Assume That Increasing the Utility of the Transfer Recipient Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

Assume that increasing the utility of the transfer recipient is the only criterion cared about.When comparing a cash transfer payment to an in-kind payment of an equal value it is clear that _____.

• A)the recipient is always better off with a cash transfer
• B)the recipient is never worse off with a cash transfer
• C)the two are identical
• D)the recipient would prefer an in-kind payment if legally possible

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