to understand an economic recession, it is more important to look at investment than consumption. Why? and Governor Patrick highlights local infrastructure investments at the Chelsea Street Bridge

to understand an economic recession, it is more important to look at investment than consumption. Why?

Consumption accounts for about 60% of GDP, while investments accounts for about 20% for GDP. However many economists think that, to understand an economic recession, it is more important to look at investment than consumption. Why?


Investment best answer:

Answer by Schadenfreudian
I would prefer to invest in companies with technologies, products and services that would survive beyond this current situation. I'd be looking at trends in important yet underdeveloped technology..."disruptive technologies."

Investment

Governor Patrick highlights local infrastructure investments at the Chelsea Street Bridge


Image by Office of Governor Patrick
Thursday, May 20, 2010 -- Governor Patrick visits the Chelsea Street Bridge to highlight local infrastructure investments and touts job numbers released today showing that the Massachusetts economy gained over 19,000 jobs in April. Learn more at www.mass.gov/governor.

(Photo credit: Eugena Ossi/Governor's Office)

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