Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is widely used to measure the economic performance and growth of a country. This article explains how GDP affects the standard of living of people. In general, higher GDP growth leads to higher income, more employment opportunities, and better access to goods and services, which can improve people's living conditions. Economic growth can also help governments increase spending on education, healthcare, and infrastructure. However, GDP alone cannot fully measure people’s well-being because it does not consider important factors such as income inequality, poverty, environmental quality, and social welfare. Therefore, other social and economic indicators should also be considered when evaluating living standards. Overall, while GDP growth plays an important role in improving living conditions, inclusive and sustainable policies are necessary to ensure that economic development benefits the entire society.
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- Bhupendra Thapa (Author), 2026, GDP as a Determinant of the Standard of Living, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1714589
