If Susan decides to change the oil in her car herself instead of having Speedy Lube change the oil for her, what is the impact on GDP?

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When Susan changes the oil in her car herself, GDP falls because there is no expenditure on the service provided by Speedy Lube. If she had gone to Speedy Lube instead, GDP would have increased as the expenditure on the service would have contributed to GDP.

If Susan Decides to Change the Oil in Her Car