The Difference Between an Investment and Speculation Is That an Investment

question 195

Multiple Choice

The difference between an investment and speculation is that an investment ________ while speculation depends solely on ________ to produce results.

• A)costs less;the economic conditions
• B)generates a return;supply and demand
• C)costs less;generating a return
• D)depends on supply and demand;economic conditions
• E)depends on supply and demand;generating a return

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