That number is essentially correct. We have been a consumption-driven economy for some time, so it's not surprising that we are in such an economic pickle!
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From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu [mailto:phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu] On Behalf Of Kilmer, Skip
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ON NPR yesterday, I heard a number that surprised me a little that answers Q.2. 70% of our GDP comes from consumer spending (perhaps not quite the same as consumption.
Skip
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From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu [mailto:phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu] On Behalf Of Shapiro, Mark
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Question 1 -- what percentage of energy supply is domestic?
Question 2 -- what percentage of our GDP is production and what percentage is consumption?