Which of the following includes replacement investment?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Gross Investment.
Gross Investment is defined as the total expenditure on new capital goods within a given period. This total includes spending on both new assets (which increase the capital stock) and the replacement of old, worn-out, or obsolete assets. Replacement investment is the part of investment used to replace worn-out or depreciated capital.