Which of the Following Would Not Be Included in an Economist's

question 191

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be included in an economist's definition of investment spending?

• A)the purchase of robots by Motor Magic Manufacturing
• B)the construction of a new office building by the Mountain City Real Estate Company
• C)the purchase of General Motors stock by Donald Trump
• D)the purchase of a new pizza oven by H and R Pizza
• E)an unexpected rise in inventories at Randle Manufacturing

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