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Turbulent_Section868 t1_j1vk0u4 wrote

Do the financial aid packages count towards GDP?

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pwnd32 t1_j1w6670 wrote

Gross domestic product is a measurement of internal goods production and value, so foreign aid generally doesn’t reflect in GDP directly. I think the equation to calculate GDP itself has nowhere to slot in any kind of foreign financing. I’d imagine international aid does help to indirectly improve GDP nevertheless.

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Turbulent_Section868 t1_j1wojuw wrote

Not sure why the downvotes but thank you for answering. It makes a huge difference since if it counted towards GDP directly the numbers given would be much more negative for Ukraine than if it doesn't (since we'd basically cover up a much worse situation).

You're probably right about the indirect effects.

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