In the First Half of 2011,automobile Sales in the United

question 222

Multiple Choice

In the first half of 2011,automobile sales in the United States were lower than they were in the first half of 2010.The decrease in auto sales impacts GDP because new automobiles are counted as ________ when purchased by households and ________ when purchased by businesses.

• A)nondurable goods;durable goods
• B)consumption;investment
• C)investment;consumption
• D)durable goods;nondurable goods

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