The money that is spent to buy assets such as land, building, machines, and other equipment is called __________

Correct option is A

Ans. (A)
Sol. The money that is spent to buy assets such as land, buildings, machines, and other equipment is called Investment. Investment refers to the allocation of money or resources to assets or ventures that are expected to generate income or appreciate in value over time.
Explanation of each option:
(A) Investment – Correct answer. Investment involves spending money on acquiring assets that are expected to provide returns or appreciation in the future.
(B) Disinvestment – Incorrect, disinvestment refers to the process of selling off or reducing the value of assets or investments.
(C) Trade Barrier – Incorrect, a trade barrier refers to restrictions such as tariffs or quotas that limit trade between countries, not related to investment.
(D) All the above – Incorrect, only investment is correct.