Does the Value of Cleaning Your House Count Toward the Value

question 187

Multiple Choice

Does the value of cleaning your house count toward the value of GDP?

• A) Yes, this value counts in GDP, if you clean your house yourself.
• B) No, not if you clean your house yourself.
• C) Yes, if you pay a person or company to clean your house.
• D) No, because people who clean houses for a living do not pay taxes.
• E) No, this is a leisure activity.

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