The document discusses education expenses and spending as it relates to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It provides background on GDP, explaining that GDP is the monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given time period. It also defines the key components that make up GDP. The document then discusses how public expenditure on education as a percentage of GDP indicates how much a country prioritizes education relative to its overall resources. Specifically, it notes that this spending includes government funding to educational institutions and some family education expenses outside of institutions.