Legal Definitions - GNP

Definition: GNP stands for Gross National Product. It is the total value of all goods and services produced by a country's residents and businesses, regardless of their location, in a given period of time (usually a year).

Example: If a Japanese car company produces cars in the United States, the value of those cars would be included in Japan's GNP because the company is owned by Japanese residents. However, if an American car company produces cars in Japan, the value of those cars would not be included in Japan's GNP because the company is not owned by Japanese residents.

Explanation: GNP measures the economic output of a country's residents and businesses, regardless of where they are located. This means that if a company owned by residents of one country produces goods or services in another country, the value of those goods or services is still counted towards the first country's GNP. This helps to give a more accurate picture of a country's economic activity and productivity.