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b. Explain the difference between saving and investment as defined by a macroeconomist.
c. Which of the following situations in c (i) & c (ii) represent investment? Saving? Explain
(i) Your family takes out a mortgage and buys a new house.
(ii) You use your paycheque to buy stock in Sagicor Financial Services.
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