Students are invited to prepare their individual contribution in form of the SHORT REPORT about the Impact of the Financial Crisis on the Real Economy: case study of the country per your choice: Growth of GDP during financial crisis Chose any country (developed or developing) and gather the data for 2007, 2008 and 2009 then give your conclusion. Gross domestic product (GDP) is one of the most common indicators used to track the health of a nation's economy. The calculation of a country's GDP takes into consideration a number of different factors about that country's economy, including its consumption and investment. The global economy suffered a severe downturn in 2008 and 2009, and the impact on GDP and macroeconomic policy could be felt during this time.