Which of the following would contribute to GDP?
A) An American company buys stock in another American company.
B) An American company produces goods in Canada.
C) A Canadian company buys stock in an American company.
D) A Canadian company produces goods in the United States.

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GDP only includes the value of goods and services produced within a country's borders, so the production of goods in the United States by a Canadian company would contribute to U.S. GDP. The other options involve financial transactions or production outside of the U.S. and would not contribute to U.S. GDP.

Which of the Following Would Contribute to GDP