In an Economy, the Value of Inventories Fell from $75

question 151

Multiple Choice

In an economy, the value of inventories fell from $75 billion in 2012 to $63 billion in 2013.In calculating the total investment for 2013, national income accountants would:

• A)decrease it by $75 billion.
• B)increase it by $63 billion.
• C)decrease it by $12 billion.
• D)increase it by $138 billion.

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