Which Item Would NOT Be Included in This Year's GDP

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which item would NOT be included in this year's GDP?

• A) the production of a television show
• B) the purchase of a new work truck
• C) the hiring of a new police officer
• D) your purchase of your neighbor's 2001 Toyota

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Definitions:

Equity

The value of an owner’s interest in a property or a business, after deducting liabilities.

Expansion

A growth strategy where a business increases its scale of operations, typified by entering new markets, increasing product lines, or growing in size.

Earnings Per Share

A measure of a company's profitability, calculated as the net income divided by the number of outstanding shares of its common stock.

Stockholder Control

The influence and authority stockholders have over the management and strategic decisions of a corporation, often exercised through voting rights associated with shares.