Consider Two Items That Might Be Included in GDP: (1)the

question 47

Multiple Choice

Consider two items that might be included in GDP: (1) the estimated rental value of owner-occupied housing and (2) purchases of newly-constructed homes.How are these two items accounted for when GDP is calculated?

• A)Both item (1)and item (2)are included in the consumption component of GDP.
• B)Item (1)is included in the consumption component of GDP,while item (2)is included in the investment component of GDP.
• C)Item (1)is included in the investment component of GDP,while item (2)is included in the consumption component of GDP.
• D)Only item (2)is included in GDP,and it is included in the investment component.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Profits

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Shareholder Model

a corporate governance model that prioritizes the interests of shareholders in the decision-making process, often focusing on maximizing shareholder value.

Corporate Governance

The framework of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled, often focusing on the interests of shareholders, management, customers, suppliers, financiers, government, and the community.

Financialization

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