Which of the Following Is NOT Part of GDP Calculated

question 172

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of GDP calculated using the expenditure approach?

• A) General Motors' purchases of new capital equipment
• B) expenditures by the federal government for national defense
• C) Social Security payments made to the elderly
• D) the purchase of new homes by consumers

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Definitions:

Macy's

An American department store chain known for its diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, home furnishings, and more.

Kohl's

An American department store retail chain, offering a wide selection of clothing, footwear, bedding, furniture, jewelry, beauty products, and housewares.

Conventional Supermarkets

Traditional brick-and-mortar grocery stores that offer a wide range of food and household products, often including a bakery, dairy, meat, and produce sections.

Competitive Reality

The actual market conditions in which businesses compete for customers, including the level of competition, market share distribution, and current consumer preferences.