Investment,as defined by economists,would not include which of the following? Ford
A)buys a new robotic machine (from a plant in Ohio)to assemble cars.
B)adds 1,000 new cars to inventories.
C)builds another assembly plant in the United States.
D)buys U.S.government bonds.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Investment, as defined by economists, refers to the purchase of new capital assets such as machinery, equipment, and structures that are used to produce goods and services. Buying government bonds is not considered as an investment because it does not create any new capital assets or contribute to the production of goods and services.

Investment,as Defined by Economists,would Not Include Which of the Following