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DOGE aims at redefining economic health by focusing more on Gross Output than traditional GDP.
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Gross Output, which is the most important measure of U.S. growth in B2B, is not included in GDP, but it is included.
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Simplified rules and a DOGE focus on economic accuracy and growth could boost the private sector.
As the U.S. federal government budget debate intensifies, some business leaders are proposing changes in how spending is cut and how economic health can be measured. This comes after the proposal to create a new federal agency called the “Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)” in order to streamline regulations and lower costs for businesses.
Advocates believe that the agency should redefine its economic metrics in addition to reducing its $6 trillion budget. They suggest moving away from Gross Domestic Products (GDP) and towards a more accurate measure for economic activity.
Rethinking economic measurement: From Gross Domestic Product to GDP
GDP is the traditional economic measure used to evaluate the economy. It measures the total value produced in the U.S. Critics argue that GDP does not include earlier stages of economic activity such as Business-to-Business transactions (B2B), which are the driving force behind business growth.
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Gross Output, unlike GDP, includes B2B transactions. This highlights the importance of intermediate products and services in the U.S. Economy. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, which has tracked Gross output since 2014, B2B transactions exceed consumer spending.
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By 2024, the nominal value of business transactions and gross private investments (B2B) will reach almost $35 trillion, which is more than double the $15 trillion in consumer spending.
The Limitations of Gross Domestic Product
The GDP model, which focuses primarily on government spending and end-product consumption, gives the impression that 70% of U.S. economic activity is consumer spending. Supporters of the DOGE model argue that GDP ignores the supply chain.
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Business leaders believe DOGE could reduce regulations which limit private-sector development, especially in sectors where B2B interaction is important.
By focusing on Gross Production instead of GDP, policymakers can gain a more accurate picture of economic activity and the health of the economy, prioritizing true drivers of growth.
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