Usage Note
Wirtschaftswachstum is the increase in a country's GDP over time. Measured as a percentage change, it is reported quarterly and drives policy decisions on interest rates and fiscal spending. Negatives Wirtschaftswachstum (negative growth = recession).
Examples
"Das Wirtschaftswachstum in Deutschland blieb im vergangenen Jahr hinter den Erwartungen zurück."
Natural Translation
Economic growth in Germany fell short of expectations last year.
Literal Translation
The economic-growth in Germany stayed in the past year behind the expectations.
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