Except during the Great Depression,net investment has always been ________.
A)equal to depreciation
B)equal to zero
C)positive
D)negative

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Net investment refers to the difference between gross investment (total investment in fixed assets) and depreciation (the decrease in value of fixed assets over time). Since gross investment is usually greater than depreciation, net investment is generally positive. The only exception was during the Great Depression when net investment became negative. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Except During the Great Depression,net Investment Has Always Been ________