Which of the following scenarios would be considered an investment according to economists?

A. The owner of a fishing company buys Google shares.
B. The owner of a fishing company buys new fishing gear.
C. The owner of a fishing company buys fuel to run the boats.
D. A fishing company buys a few boats from another fishing company that was shutting down.


Answer: B

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