Suppose That a Family Saves and Borrows to Buffer Itself

question 431

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a family saves and borrows to buffer itself against changes in income. These actions relate to which problem in measuring inequality?

• A)in-kind transfers
• B)negative income tax
• C)transitory versus permanent income
• D)economic mobility

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