Which of the Following Transactions Would Be Included in the Official

question 234

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transactions would be included in the official calculation of GDP?

• A)A student buys a used textbook at the bookstore.
• B)Firestone sells $2 million worth of tires to General Motors.
• C)You wash and wax your father's car as a favor to him.
• D)You buy a new iPod.
• E)You illegally download music off the Internet to put on your new iPod.

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Definitions:

Magical Thinking

The belief that one's thoughts, words, or actions can influence the outcome of events in the physical world in a manner not governed by the laws of physics or logic.

Theory Perseverance

The persistence of one's initial beliefs, even in the face of contradicting evidence or after the evidence for their foundation has been discredited.

Availability Heuristic

The availability heuristic is a mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision, often leading to bias.

False Consensus Effect

The tendency to overestimate the number of other people who share one’s opinions, attitudes, values, and beliefs.