Economic Indicators- are figures used to measure economic performance. Gross Domestic Product- The total value of the goods and services produced in a country in a given year. Standard of living- is the amount of goods and services the average citizen can buy Inflation- is a general increase in the cost of goods and services Deflation- Budget deficit- National Debt- Budget Surplus- Business Cycle- Prosperity- Recession- Depression- Recovery- Unemployment Rate- measures the number of people who are able to work but don’t have a job during a given period of time.