Which of the following is an example of a transfer payment?

a. wages paid to military personnel
b. benefits paid to Social Security recipients
c. purchase of aircraft by the Department of Defense
d. payments made to a contractor for construction of a highway


Answer: b. benefits paid to Social Security recipients

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