Which of the Following Is Included in the Investment Component

question 154

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is included in the investment component of GDP?

• A)purchases of previously owned homes
• B)purchases of government bonds
• C)purchases of new cars
• D)changes in inventory

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in which an investor has significant influence but does not have majority control, representing the investment's value based on the investor's share of the investee's equity.

Open Market

A system where securities, commodities, or currencies are traded freely between buyers and sellers, with prices based on supply and demand.

Common Shares

Equity securities that represent ownership in a company, entitling holders to a share of the corporation's profit via dividends and voting rights.

Investment Sold

The act of disposing of an investment asset, which can include stocks, bonds, or real estate, usually to generate cash or realize gains.