Jan 03, 2024

Infographic: U.S. GDP by Industry

In the GDP pie chart, who's responsible for the biggest slice?

Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country over a specific time period, acting as a scorecard for a country's economic health. By using this infographic from Visual Capitalist to understand which sectors are the powerhouses of the economy, students can gain invaluable insights into making informed personal finance decisions, such as choosing a career path, planning investments, and forecasting future economic trends.

An infographic showing the largest industries by GDP 

Questions:

  • Are there any industries you're surprised didn't make the list?
  • How might the economic health of these sectors impact your decision to save, spend, or invest?
  • How can understanding the GDP contributions of various industries guide your career planning and educational choices?
  • How could the stability of different sectors impact your approach to building an emergency fund?
  • In the event of an economic downturn, which sectors on this infographic might be hit the hardest, and how would that affect your personal budgeting choices?

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Check out the So Expensive series to give your students a look into how some popular goods and services earn their price tag.

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Looking for more interactive resources? Be sure to check out the NGPF Interactive Library. 

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Ryan Wood

Ryan is the Partnerships and Adoption Manager for Next Gen Personal Finance’s midwest region. He brings his experience as a former teacher, curriculum designer, and sales and marketing professional to state organizations and school districts in supporting the implementation of their personal financial education efforts. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and earned his teaching credential from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota. He proudly taught at two rural high schools in Wisconsin before transitioning to curriculum design at NGPF, and is now excited to be on the front lines in delivering the best possible financial education in the midwest. He and his wife have three beautiful daughters, each of which inspire him to share the impact of being sound financial stewards both at home and as lifelong learners.

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