What is economic growth?

Economic growth is an increase in the value of goods and services produced by an

economy over time

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Why economic growth matters

• Economic growth is about increase in production within the economy

• It is important because our living standards are influenced by our access to goods and services

• Without growth, individuals can only enjoy rising living standards at the expense of others in society

• With economic growth we can all (potentially) be better off

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