Which of the Following Sectors in the Economy Accounted for About

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sectors in the economy accounted for about 70% of the spending in the U.S. during 2009?

• A)The government
• B)Firms
• C)The foreign sector
• D)Investors
• E)Households

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Definitions:

Earnings per Share

A company's net profit divided by its number of outstanding shares, indicating how much money each share makes in net income.

Annual Dividend

The total amount of dividends paid to shareholders over a year.

Share

A unit of ownership in a company or financial asset that represents a proportionate claim on its assets and earnings.

Partial Excludability

Characteristic of a good whereby it is difficult but not impossible to prevent people from using it, often seen in semi-public goods.