The government's budget accounts for about 80 percent of GDP in the United States

Which of the following is NOT included in the flow of investment spending that is part of total planned expenditures in the economy?

A) purchases of corporate stock B) inventory investment C) fixed investment D) spending on capital goods

Increases in the duration of unemployment may

A) reflect a general downturn in economic activity that depresses job openings. B) increase the number of discouraged workers. C) increase the unemployment rate. D) all of the above.