Which of the Following Are Included and Which Are Excluded

question 19

Essay

Which of the following are included and which are excluded in calculating this year's GDP? Explain in each instance.(a) A monthly scholarship cheque received by an economics student.(b) The purchase of a new corncrib by a farmer.(c) The purchase of a used tractor by a farmer.(d) The cashing in of a savings bond.(e) The services of a mechanic in fixing the radiator in his own car.(f) Canada Pension Plan cheques received by a retired person.(g) An increase in business inventories.(h) Government purchase of missiles.(i) A barber's income.(j) Income received from interest on a corporate bond.(k) Cash received from selling a corporate bond.

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Definitions:

Profit Margin

A financial metric reflecting the percentage of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses are paid, used to assess a company's financial health and efficiency.

Price-Earnings Ratio

A valuation ratio of a company's current share price compared to its per-share earnings, used to gauge the relative value of a company.

Market Price Per Share

The current price at which a share of a company's stock can be bought or sold.

Net Working Capital Turnover

A ratio that measures how effectively a company utilizes its net working capital to support sales.