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Which of the following best describes “capital formation”?

A. Increase in consumer spending
B. Increase in production capacity of the economy
C. Reduction in fiscal deficit
D. Increase in exports

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Capital formation refers to the increase in the production capacity of the economy through investment in physical assets. It is unrelated to consumer spending, fiscal deficits, or exports.

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