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production.

5.4 Final Goods and Intermediate Goods

Final goods are goods and services purchased for final use by consumers, firms, or the

government.

Intermediate goods are goods used as inputs in the production of other goods.

Only final goods are counted in GDP calculations to avoid double counting.

5.5 The Problem of Double Counting

Double counting occurs when the value of intermediate goods is counted more than

once in the calculation of GDP.

5.6 Value Added

Value added is the additional value created at each stage of production.

Value Added = Value of Output – Value of Intermediate Inputs

By summing value added across all stages of production, economists can accurately
calculate GDP and avoid double counting.

5.7 Sectoral Contribution to Output

The economy is divided into major sectors such as agriculture, industry, and services.

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