A Transfer Payment Is a Sum of Money

question 145

Multiple Choice

A transfer payment is a sum of money

• A)spent by government for new goods and services.
• B)shifted between members of a household.
• C)given by government without a good or service in exchange.
• D)moved between companies for goods and services.
• E)required to pay taxes.

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Definitions:

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