[ssivark]

If it disappears "overnight", then would the right comparison be to daily GDP? which would increase the computed percentages by a factor of 365.

Clearly it is not sensible to compare two quantities with different dimensions of $ and $/time. It is like comparing distance (miles) to speed (miles/hr). Changing units to (meters/sec) doesn't change the absurdity in any way.

[the-dude]

I run a business. If I had to 'write off' some asset today because it has proved to be worthless, it will affect the yearly report.