I'd say income and debt are more interesting than GDP. The Average Joe in my country saves a bit of money, burns it quickly, then struggles for a while because

I'd say income and debt are more interesting than GDP. The Average Joe in my country saves a bit of money, burns it quickly, then struggles for a while because he needs to borrow money, and he doesn't make enough to pay it quickly. Many people are blissfully unaware of how limited their runway is, particularly when inflation hits hard.