List the Four Components of Aggregate Expenditure

question 71

Essay

List the four components of aggregate expenditure. Explain the two-way link with real GDP.

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Definitions:

Business Combination

The merger or acquisition of two or more companies to form a single business entity, often to enhance strategic positioning or achieve synergies.

Cost Model

An accounting method that values an asset based on its historical cost less any accumulated depreciation or impairment losses.

Impairment Loss

A charge recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, reflecting a permanent reduction in the asset's value.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total depreciation that has been recorded against an asset over its useful life, representing the reduction in value of the asset.