Government transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits are
A) included in government purchases.
B) not included in government purchases.
C) not included in government purchases, but they are included in the consumption component of GNP.
D) not included in government purchases, but they are part of the investment component of GNP.
E) included in government purchases but not in the GNP.
B
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