Which of the following would not be included in aggregate expenditures?
A) Your purchase of a new car
B) The value of 100 shares of Microsoft stock you purchased
C) The purchase of new textbooks by your local school district
D) The value of blue jeans produced in the U.S. and exported to Japan

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Aggregate expenditures include the total spending on all final goods and services in an economy, which are purchased by individuals, businesses, and the government. However, the purchase of stocks does not count as a part of aggregate expenditures because they do not directly contribute to the production of goods and services.

Which of the Following Would Not Be Included in Aggregate