Hello, Kennedy. I saw the same thing after reading the scenario. The hotelier has lost money because the “good time girl” paid her debt but the money was taken by the Russian guest. I did not think about how the hotel being in debt would lower the GDP. I think the GDP rose when each person bought something using credit, but the GDP didn’t change when all the debts were paid. You were right when you said there was no real addition to the GDP. I enjoyed your post, and found it thoroughly thought provoking. Anyways, have a nice