When Economists Refer to "Investment," They Are Describing a Situation

question 177

Multiple Choice

When economists refer to "investment," they are describing a situation where

• A) people are buying shares of corporate stock.
• B) resources are devoted to increasing future output.
• C) money is saved in a bank account.
• D) financial assets are purchased in the hope of a monetary gain.

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