You live in Canada, and purchased a car manufactured in Japan this year from a dealer in Canada. The entire amount you spent on the car is - in Canada's GDP because: O a. not included; the amount going into the dealer's pocket should be excluded. O b. included; you live here. O c. included; it was sold here. O d. not included; the amount going to the Japanese manufacturer should be excluded. O e. included; the car dealer is Canadian.

You live in Canada, and purchased a car manufactured in Japan this year from a dealer in Canada. The entire amount you spent on the car is - in Canada's GDP because: O a. not included; the amount going into the dealer's pocket should be excluded. O b. included; you live here. O c. included; it was sold here. O d. not included; the amount going to the Japanese manufacturer should be excluded. O e. included; the car dealer is Canadian.

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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