Which of the Following Would Be Counted in the Government

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be counted in the government purchases component of GDP?

• A) State and federal government expenditures for highway construction.
• B) The federal government's payments for Social Security.
• C) AFDC payments made to a low-income family with dependent children.
• D) Local government spending for retirement benefits for former employees.

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