Which of the following would increase U.S. GDP?
A) Ford Motor Company begins to produce and sell cars in China.
B) Mercedes-Benz begins to produce and sell cars in Mississippi.
C) An American investor buys 100 shares of Ford stock.
D) An American investor purchases 100 shares of Mercedes-Benz stock.

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GDP measures the value of goods and services produced within a country's borders. When Mercedes-Benz produces and sells cars in Mississippi, it contributes to the U.S. GDP because the production occurs within the United States.

Which of the Following Would Increase U.S. GDP