Practice mode Basic of Economics

Which of these is NOT counted as consumption spending?

Correct answer C. A household's purchase of shares in XYZ Corporation

Explanation

Buying shares is a financial transaction that transfers ownership of an asset rather than purchasing a newly produced good or service, so it is not consumption.

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