Economists Define Investment to Include

question 27

Multiple Choice

Economists define investment to include:

• A)any increase in business inventories
• B)the addition of cash to a savings account
• C)the purchase of common or preferred stock
• D)the purchase of any durable good
• E)the purchase of any non-durable good

---

Definitions:

Seasonal

Referring to fluctuations in economic or activity patterns during certain seasons of the year, often due to weather or cultural events.

Business Cycle

The natural rise and fall of economic activity over time, characterized by periods of expansion and contraction.

African American Workers

Individuals of African descent in the United States who are part of the labor force, facing both historical and modern-day challenges and opportunities in the workplace.

Unemployment Rate

The rate of people in the workforce who are jobless and in active pursuit of employment.