Which of the following is not part of GDP?
A)the value of a new home built and purchased during the year
B)the value of shares of Microsoft stock bought and sold during the year
C)the value of long distance telephone services rendered during the year
D)the value of new furniture produced during the year

Question

Which of the following is not part of GDP?
A)​the value of a new home built and purchased during the year
B)​the value of shares of Microsoft stock bought and sold during the year
C)​the value of long distance telephone services rendered during the year
D)​the value of new furniture produced during the year

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Shares of stock bought and sold during the year are considered financial investments and are not directly used in the production of goods and services, so they are not included in GDP.

Which of the Following Is Not Part of GDP