Exploring Economics
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Chapter 19, Problem 7P
To determine
(a)
To explain:
Whether during the business cycle, the consumer non-durable or durable goods tend to change.
To determine
(b)
To explain:
The way consumer durables are similar to the investments.
To determine
(c)
To explain:
Whether there can be a negative value in a year for a fixed investment or an inventory.
To determine
(d)
To explain:
The reason behind all of the government spending is not considered as part of the Gross Domestic Product.
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