Which of the Following Expenditures Would Increase the Investment Component

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following expenditures would increase the investment component of U.S. GDP?

• A)You purchase a new house.
• B)You purchase a new car.
• C)You purchase 1,000 shares of stock.
• D)You pay a commission to your stock broker for selling some stocks that you owned.

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