Practice mode Human Capital

What accounts for the difference between gross investment and net investment?

Correct answer A. Depreciation of the existing capital stock

Explanation

Gross investment is all spending on new capital goods. Part of it merely replaces worn-out capital, so subtracting depreciation gives net investment, the actual addition to the capital stock.

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