Which of the following is an example of (economic) investment I, as defined in GDP accounting? O a. The federal government spends on an early child development program to improve long term health outcomes of young children. O b. A used car is sold to a firm for business use. O C. You purchase bonds sold by the government of British Columbia. O d. Spending on construction of new residential buildings.

Which of the following is an example of (economic) investment I, as defined in GDP accounting? O a. The federal government spends on an early child development program to improve long term health outcomes of young children. O b. A used car is sold to a firm for business use. O C. You purchase bonds sold by the government of British Columbia. O d. Spending on construction of new residential buildings.

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