5.Suppose that last year domestic firms spent $80 billion on final purchases of plant and equipment, of which $15 billion replaced equipment that had worn out during the year. In addition, firms collectively added $10 billion to inventories and new construction totaled $35 billion. In calculating GDP, national income accountants would add gross investment of what amount?

5.Suppose that last year domestic firms spent $80 billion on final purchases of plant and equipment, of which $15 billion replaced equipment that had worn out during the year. In addition, firms collectively added $10 billion to inventories and new construction totaled $35 billion. In calculating GDP, national income accountants would add gross investment of what amount?

Corporate Fin Focused Approach

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Chapter12: Corporate Valuation And Financial Planning

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