The Carters' Oldest Son Attends Big State University

question 219

Multiple Choice

The Carters' oldest son attends Big State University. He and his parents pay all his fees and tuition. These payments count in GDP as

• A)investment.
• B)government spending.
• C)consumption of services.
• D)consumption of durable goods.

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