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Which of the following is included in the 'Investment' component of GDP by expenditure method?

medium Q6 of 15
Economic Awareness - Sectors of Indian Economy
Which of the following is included in the 'Investment' component of GDP by expenditure method?
APurchase of stocks and bonds by households
BIncrease in inventories held by firms
CGovernment spending on social welfare
DHousehold spending on durable goods
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand investment in GDP

    Investment includes spending on capital goods and changes in inventories.
  2. Step 2: Analyze options

    Increase in inventories is part of investment. Purchase of stocks/bonds is financial transaction, excluded. Government social welfare is transfer payment, excluded. Household durable goods are consumption.
  3. Final Answer:

    Increase in inventories held by firms → Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Increase in inventories is included in investment ✅
Quick Trick: Remember inventory changes count as investment.
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing financial assets with real investment.
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