The purchase and sale of financial instruments is not included in calculations of investment spending because ________
A) not all of these transactions are reported to the federal government
B) both foreign and domestic economic agents can engage in the described transactions, but only U.S. economic agents can engage in investment
C) they do not necessarily lead to a change in the amount of output produced in the United States
D) they are already including in consumption spending
C
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Which of the following examples definitely illustrates an appreciation of the U.S. dollar?
A) The dollar exchanges for 120 euros and then exchanges for 100 euros. B) The dollar exchanges for 100 yen and then exchanges for 125 euros. C) The dollar exchanges for 1 pound and then exchanges for 1.2 pounds. D) none of the above
Refer to Figure 9-3. What is the area of domestic producer surplus after the imposition of a quota?
A) B + C B) B + E + I + J + M C) B D) E + I + J + M