• The expenditure method adds up various components of spending.
  • It includes Private (Final) Consumption Expenditure (household spending).
  • Government (Final) Consumption Expenditure is also included.
  • Gross Fixed Capital Formation (investment by private and government) is added.
  • Net of Exports and Imports (X-M) captures external sector activity.
  • This method shows total spending on domestically produced final goods.