Thursday, July 30, 2015

Phantom Rental Income Boosts U.S. GDP By Over $1 Trillion Every Year

Phantom Rental Income Boosts U.S. GDP By Over $1 Trillion Every Year: "An even closer inspection revealed something even more outrageous: the inclusion of phantom rental income. Officially called "imputed rent," it assumes that every owner-occupier is essentially "renting" the home to himself. This economic activity is included in the GDP calculation, and it artificially inflates GDP by over $1 trillion every year."



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