Multiple Choice
In a small economy in 2017, aggregate expenditure was $800 million while GDP that year was $850 million.Which of the following can explain the difference between aggregate expenditure and GDP that year?
A) Aggregate expenditure is always less than GDP in developed countries.
B) Firm investment in inventories was less than anticipated in 2017.
C) Firm investment in inventories was greater than anticipated in 2017.
D) Aggregate expenditure is always less than GDP in developing countries.
E) Consumer spending was greater than expected.
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