👉 GDP, or Gross Domestic Product, measures the total economic output of a country over a specific period, typically a year. However, when GDP is referred to as "infection," it's a metaphorical term used to describe how economic downturns, often caused by pandemics like COVID-19, can spread rapidly and deeply within an economy, much like a virus. Just as an infection can affect multiple systems in the body, an economic infection, or recession, impacts various sectors—such as consumer spending, business investment, and employment—leading to reduced economic activity, job losses, and decreased productivity. This metaphor highlights the contagious nature of economic crises, where initial shocks can quickly spread and exacerbate underlying vulnerabilities, affecting not just individual businesses but the entire economy.
