Juan is an American citizen who works for a U.S.-owned architectural firm located in Mexico. Juan's work will contribute toward:
A) U.S. GDP, because he's a U.S. citizen.
B) U.S. GDP, because he's working for a U.S. firm.
C) Mexico's GDP, because he's working in Mexico.
D) both Mexico's and U.S. GDP.

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GDP measures the value of goods and services produced within a country's borders. Since Juan is working in Mexico, his work contributes to Mexico's GDP, regardless of his citizenship or the ownership of the firm.

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