The Largest Expenditure Category in U

question 33

Multiple Choice

The largest expenditure category in U.S. GDP in 2011 was:

• A) government purchases.
• B) personal consumption.
• C) net exports.
• D) gross private domestic investment.

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Equilibrium Price

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Equilibrium Quantity

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