Why are transfer payments not included in GDP?

A. The amount is too low to have any effect.
B. Unemployment varies and can't be tracked.
C. They do not represent payments to those who contributed resources to currently produced goods or services.
D. Money companies receive from the government isn't reported.


Answer: C

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