Interpreting GDP: Publications and Revisions
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Interpreting GDP: Publications and Revisions

Intuition Publishing
Updated Sep 24, 2020

Why are GDP figures regularly published then revised? GDP estimates provide policymakers with an early estimate of the real change in economic activity. These early estimates have an important impact on financial markets. Yet the published data can be significantly revised at a later date. Here we look at the publication and revision of GDP data.