Which government expenditure is most directly classified as a transfer payment?
Correct answer: A. A pension paid to an eligible retired person
- A. A pension paid to an eligible retired person
- B. The construction of a government hospital
- C. The purchase of police vehicles
- D. The salary of a public school teacher
Explanation
A transfer payment gives income to a recipient without requiring a current supply of goods or services in return. Pension payments fit this definition, while the other items purchase goods or services.
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