The sale of GE Washing Machines to East Coast Appliance would not be counted in GDP. Julia Jones' monthly Social Security payment would not be included in GDP. If unsold inventories = $ 200 in 2019 and $ 300 in 2020, then the amount to go into GDP for this category for 2020 would be $ 500.

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  1. The sale of GE Washing Machines to East Coast Appliance would not be counted in GDP.
  2. Julia Jones' monthly Social Security payment would not be included in GDP.
  3. If unsold inventories = $ 200 in 2019 and $ 300 in 2020, then the amount to go into GDP for this category for 2020 would be $ 500. 
  4. Personal Consumption Expenditures account for about 25% of GDP.
  5. Spending on Consumer Durable Goods tends to be very stable from year to year.
  6. Sales of used goods are included in GDP at  35% of their original sale price.
  7. Investment in new technology (e.g., software) is included today in GDP in “Gross Private Investment.” 
  8. Government purchases of goods and services at all levels of government (federal, state, and local) are included in GDP. 
  9. Construction and sales of new housing would be included in “Personal Consumption Expenditures” in the durables goods account.
  10. Basic GDP statistics do not reflect changes in the quality of products.
  11. Net exports = exports plus imports.
  12. The estimated market value of volunteer services is not included in GDP. 

 

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