GDP(E) measures the total value of all made within an economy. It is the most common way to calculate GDP because it tracks where money is actually being spent.

is widely considered the superior indicator for comparing economic growth over time because it adjusts for inflation. GDP Per Capita

Adjusts for inflation and is the preferred feature for measuring actual growth in production.

For developed economies (like the US), a 2% to 3% annual growth rate is often considered the "sweet spot" for healthy expansion without high inflation.

: Economists often cite an ideal GDP growth rate of 2% to 3% as the "best" for stable expansion without creating asset bubbles.

measures the total monetary value of final goods and services produced within a country, E209 argues that GDP growth alone isn't enough to guarantee the success of a currency union. Adjustment Mechanisms