For each of the following examples, indicate whether the transaction would be included in the gross investment component of GDP, and if so, indicate which category it would be included. a. When Leandro pays a general contractor to build a new house, it would: not be included in gross investment. be included in GDP as a net export. be included in gross investment as residential fixed investment. be included in gross investment as business fixed investment. be included in gross investment as inventories. b. The purchase of a new building by Whole Foods would: be included in gross investment as residential fixed investment. not be included in gross investment. be included in GDP as a net export. be included in gross investment as business fixed investment. be included in gross investment as inventories. c. When Sarah buys a new computer for her kids, it would: be included in GDP as a net export. be included in gross investment as residential fixed investment. be included in gross investment as inventories. not be included in gross investment. be included in gross investment as business fixed investment.

When a new house or a new building is sold, its construction value is included in the GDP as part of gross investment. This applies only to purchases that involve new constructions, if you purchase an existing house, only the transaction costs are included in the GDP.

When a consumer purchases goods such as computers for personal use at their homes, those purchases are included in the GDP as part of private consumption.