2. Which of the following will decline in US GDP according to national income accounting? a. An decrease in government financial assistance to families for groceries and food paid for by income tax revenue b. an increase in imports from China a drop in salaries paid to soldiers in the US military с. d. an old bridge collapses and is left un-repaired and untouched the entire year е. none of the above

2. Which of the following will decline in US GDP according to national income accounting? a. An decrease in government financial assistance to families for groceries and food paid for by income tax revenue b. an increase in imports from China a drop in salaries paid to soldiers in the US military с. d. an old bridge collapses and is left un-repaired and untouched the entire year е. none of the above

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter19: Measuring Economic Performance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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