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Classify each of the following based on the macroeconomic definitions of saving and investment.

Saving Investment

a. Hilary buys new bulldozers for her construction firm.
b. Edison purchases a certificate of deposit at his bank.
c. Maria purchases stock in Pherk, a pharmaceutical company.
d. Kevin purchases a new condominium in Dallas.

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Answer: Please see explanation column for detailed explanation

Explanation:Saving is an act of depositing the remaining unspent income in a bank or using to purchase stocks or bonds. the unspent income arises from what is remaining after one must have removed taxes and basic household consumption needs.

for example- Edison purchases a certificate of deposit at his bank----B

---- Maria purchases stock in Pherk, a pharmaceutical company ---C

Investment on the other hand is when an individual spends using a new capital eg, on land, machines, equipment, tools etc.

for example--- Kevin purchases a new condominium in Dallas.--- D (it is pertinent to note that in this case spending on new accommodation is component of household expenditures but classified under investment spending and not consumption, relating to national income accounting.

----- Hilary buys new bulldozers for her construction firm.----A

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