Which of the Following Is NOT Considered a Component of Investment

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a component of investment when calculating GDP?  

• A) new residential construction 
• B) construction of new factories 
• C) net increases in inventory 
• D) purchases of corporate stock

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Definitions:

Stereotype

A fixed, over generalized belief about a particular group or class of people.

Mental Patients

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The psychological discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, often leading to changes in beliefs or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.

ELM

The Elaboration Likelihood Model, a theory in social psychology explaining how people are persuaded, emphasizing the importance of the message's elaboration.