The purchase of a computer by a person for household use would be counted in what category of GDP?
A. The purchase is included as part of investment.
B. The purchase is not included in GDP at all, but the value of services the computer gives is included in consumption each year.
C. The purchase is counted as consumption if the computer was manufactured in the United States; otherwise, it is ignored.
D. The purchase is always counted as consumption.
Answer: D
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