National Income, Equilibrium, and Growth (Edexcel A-Level Economics A): Flashcards

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Economic Growth
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Potential economic growth

Increase in economy's productive capacity

Actual economic growth

Rate of increase in real GDP over time

Negative output gap

Economy operates below full employment level

Positive output gap

Actual GDP exceeds normal capacity (temporary)

Recession (technical definition)

GDP falls for two or more consecutive quarters

Human capital

Stock of skills & expertise boosting worker productivity

Export-led growth

Growth strategy based on rapid expansion of exports

Trade cycle

Pattern of real GDP fluctuating around underlying trend

Sustainable development

Meets present needs without compromising future generations

Labour productivity

Output per worker or output per hour worked

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