The value of the films starring Charlie Chaplin, produced in the United States and still aired, will not be included in this year's U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) because _____

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The question states that the films starring Charlie Chaplin were produced in the United States and are still aired, meaning they are not newly produced. GDP only includes newly produced goods and services within a given time period, typically a year. Therefore, the films' value would not be included in this year's GDP because they were not produced this year (option B). The other options are incorrect as they either provide irrelevant information (such as Charlie Chaplin's citizenship) or statements that are not necessarily true (such as the films earning less revenue or being intermediate goods).

The Value of the Films Starring Charlie Chaplin, Produced in the United