Which transaction would NOT be counted in GDP?
A) Nike builds a retail store.
B) Your mother buys a kilogram of Quebec-grown apples.
C) Your mother buys 100 shares of Nike stock.
D) The Ontario provincial government pays for repair of a damaged bridge over the Niagara River.

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Purchasing stocks is not considered a transaction for GDP because it involves a transfer of ownership and not the production of a new good or service.

Answer: D
 Government spending on public infrastructure repairs is not a part of GDP calculations as it is not a final good or service produced for consumption or investment.

Which Transaction Would NOT Be Counted in GDP