Which of the following is a government expenditure, but is not a government purchase?

A) The federal government buys a Humvee.
B) The federal government pays the salary of an FBI agent.
C) The federal government pays out an unemployment insurance claim.
D) The Federal government pays to support research on AIDS.


Answer: C

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