1. Classify each of the following into the components of U. S. GDP: consumption expenditure, investment, government purchases of goods and services, exports, or imports. Note any incident which would not be counted. A. A monthly check received by an economics student who has been granted a government grant B. A farmer's purchase of a new tractor investment C. An increase in business inventories D. A barber is paid by an executive for a shave and haircut E. A plumber's purchase of a two-year-old used truck F. A purchase of a new car from Germany G. A parts distributor builds a factory next to the Hyundai complex​

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation