Several Adjustments Must Be Made to Net Domestic Product at Factor

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Essay

Several adjustments must be made to net domestic product at factor cost in order to calculate GDP. One of these adjustments is adding depreciation. What is depreciation and why must it be added?

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Stocks that the issuing company initially released and then bought back, decreasing the total shares available for trading.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a company to its shareholders, usually in cash, out of its profits or reserves.

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and condition of a business, person, or other entity, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Changes In Financial Position

Alterations in a company's financial standing due to operations, financing, or investing activities.