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Gross National Product (GNP)

Gross National Product (GNP) is the total market value of all final goods and services produced by US residents (regardless of where they are located) in a given period, and it is equal to GDP minus the net income of foreigners. This was the primary measure of US production prior to 1991, when it was replaced by GDP.

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