Economy
GDP pieces
GDP in the spending story is C + I + G + NX. Push the sliders. Net exports can go negative and still be part of the total.
Example GDP
$0
GDP = C + I + G + NX
C
I
G
NX (if plus)
Takeaway: The pieces add up — even when net exports are a minus.
This is educational, not advice. Example rates and taxes are illustrations. Real accounts, markets, and tax rules can look different — sometimes a lot. No number on this page is a recommendation.