An Example of an Item That Would Be Excluded from a Measure

question 62

Multiple Choice

An example of an item that would be excluded from a measure of GDP from the expenditure side is

• A)the purchase of windows by an automobile assembly plant.
• B)fertilizer purchased by Farmer Jones to increase crop yields.
• C)buying tomato plants for your garden.
• D)government pension payments to a retired person.
• E)a new truck purchased by a furniture-delivery company.

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Definitions:

Accounting Period

A specific time frame during which financial transactions are recorded and financial statements are prepared, typically lasting twelve months.

Capital Expenditures Budget

A financial plan for a company's planned acquisitions of long-term assets, such as property, plant, and equipment, that are expected to provide benefits over many years.

Operating Budgets

Financial plans that outline projected income and expenses for a business over a specific period, typically one year, guiding daily decision-making.

Sales Budget

A financial plan that estimates future sales revenue within a specific period.