Country A is a closed economy. Last year, its private saving was 60 billion, taxes were 70 billion, government purchases of goods and services were 60 billion, there were no transfer payments by the government, and GDP was 400 billion. What was investment?Select one: a. 70 billion b. 50 billionO c. 60 billion d. 80 billion Give step by step answer with final solution

Country A is a closed economy. Last year, its private saving was 60 billion, taxes were 70 billion, government purchases of goods and services were 60 billion, there were no transfer payments by the government, and GDP was 400 billion. What was investment?Select one: a. 70 billion b. 50 billionO c. 60 billion d. 80 billion Give step by step answer with final solution

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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