Question

Until recently, George lived in a home that was newly constructed in 2005. In 2005, he paid $200,000 for the brand new house. He sold the house in 2006 for $225,0000. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the sale of the house?
a. The 2006 sale increased 2006 GDP by $225,000 and had no effect on 2005 GDP.
b. The 2006 sale increased 2006 GDP by $25,000 and had no effect on 2005 GDP.
c. The 2006 sale increased 2006 GDP by $225,000; furthermore, the 2006 sale caused 2005 GDP to be revised upward by $25,000.
d. The 2006 sale affected neither 2005 GDP nor 2006 GDP.

Answer 1

Answer:

"D"

Explanation:

The effect of the  acquisition of an existing home on the economy can be very minimal.

While the investment in the construction of a newly built house , land acquisition , purchase of building materials and the man power involved in the building works as well as the economic activities of the occupants of the new building contributes directly to the economic growth , the buy and selling of en existing building does not have a direct contribution to the economy except for the accompanying cost of related services involved in the transaction.