Which one of the following would count as investment in the national income accounts?
A) buying a U.S. government bond
B) buying 100 shares of Wal-Mart stock
C) buying an existing house
D) a freight-hauling firm buying a new domestically produced truck

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Investment in national income accounts refers to the purchase of new capital goods, such as equipment or structures, which contribute to future production. Buying a new truck for a freight-hauling firm fits this definition.

Which One of the Following Would Count as Investment in the National