Gross domestic capital formation is always greater than gross fixed capital formation
True or False with Reasons:
Gross domestic capital formation is always greater than gross fixed capital formation.
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False,
Gross domestic capital formation can be less than gross fixed capital formation if the change in stock is negative.
Explanation:-
Gross domestic capital formation is the sum of
- Gross domestic fixed capital formation
- Change in stock (Closing stock – Opening stock)
Formula is
Gross Domestic Capital Formation = Gross Fixed Capital Formation + Change in Stock (Closing stock – 0pening stock)
If change in stock is negative, the gross domestic capital formation can be less than the gross fixed capital formation.
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