In: Economics
Indicate whether each of the following descriptions represents saving or investment, as defined by a macroeconomist.
Description |
Saving |
Investment |
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This occurs when a person or firm purchasesd new capital. |
( ) |
( ) |
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This occurs when a person’s income exceeds his consumption. |
( ) |
( ) |
Which of the following situations represent saving. Check all that apply.
You use your $200 paycheck to buy stock in AT&T. ( )
You borrow $1,000 from a bank to buy a car to use in your pizza delivery business. ( )
Your family takes out a mortgage and buys a new house. ( )
Your roommate earns $100 and deposits it in his account at a bank. ( )
Saving occurs when a person's income is greater than his consumption whereas investment occurs when a person purhcases new capital,house,equipment etc.
Description |
Saving |
Investment |
|
---|---|---|---|
This occurs when a person or firm purchased new capital. |
( Yes) |
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This occurs when a person’s income exceeds his consumption. |
(Yes ) |
Which of the following situations represent saving. Check all that apply.
You use your $200 paycheck to buy stock in AT&T. ( Yes)
You borrow $1,000 from a bank to buy a car to use in your pizza delivery business. ( No)
Your family takes out a mortgage and buys a new house. (No )
Your roommate earns $100 and deposits it in his account at a bank. ( Yes)