Question

An example of a transfer payment is:________

Answer 1

Unemplyment benefits are an example of a transfer payment. So, the correct option of this question is b.

Transfer payment is payment made or income received in which goods and services are not paid is known as transfer of payment. It is one-way payment. Transfer Payment is also known as Government transfer as it is given by the Government without goods and services being received in return. Transfer of payment is based on the concept of donor and recipient. A donor gives up something of value without receiving anything in return.

Unemployment benefits are given by the Government without receiving any goods or services in return so it is considered a transfer payment. The government collects money through taxes then this money is reallocated to citizens equally through welfare services.

Unemployment benefits are also provided by the Government therefore it is an example of transfer payment.

While other options are incorrect because rent, wages and government purchases dont have relation with transfer payment.

Therefore, the correct option of the given question is b i.e. Unemployment benefits.

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