Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 26, Problem 1SPPA
To determine
To find:
The gross investment,
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Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Capital stock at January 1, 2016 is $300,000.
Additional purchase value is $180,000.
The market value of assets at end of 2016 is $400,000.
Calculation of gross investment:
Calculation of depreciation:
Calculation of net investment:
Economics Concept Introduction
Gross investment:
Gross investment refers to the total amount of spending by a firm on the purchase of new capital within the financial year, and this does not account for depreciation.
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