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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is one of the most cited figures in economics, politics, and popular conversation. It’s the shorthand for national performance—used in headlines, policy debates, and investment decisions—but GDP is more than a single statistic. It’s an evolving lens that tells a story about how societies produce value, whom that value serves, and what parts of life remain invisible to traditional measures. This essay explores GDP’s origin, how it works, its strengths and limits, and why understanding both its power and blind spots matters for shaping better public life.