Normally, the two measures grow at the same pace, but in recent years a gap has opened up.
Economic theory and historical experience argue that, in the long run, profits grow at the same pace as GDP.
Both economic theory and historical experience argue that, in the long run, profits grow at the same pace as GDP.
"Eventually, yes, you can't keep growing at the same pace," said Christa Quarles, an analyst with Thomas Weisel Partners.
The ailing economy, barely growing at the same pace as the population, has swept all other political issues to the sidelines.
While her critics contend she is overpaid, Wittenberg's salary has grown at the same pace as Road Runners' expenses, a common benchmark used to gauge executive pay.
No economists expected America to continue growing at the same pace in the current quarter, or during the rest of this year.
"We have an explosion of traffic, but our revenues have not been growing at the same pace or staying flat," Mr. Mourik said.
CHINA will not continue to grow at the same pace as it has done recently, or suck in as many raw materials, if its leaders get their way.
Whether it's with an industry giant like Starbucks, or a cult company like Heart Roasters, the trajectory is the same: the roasting grows at the same pace as the company.
