Some say in-kind transfers are inefficient because:

A. some of them get traded in a secondary market, implying inefficient distribution.
B. everyone always prefers cash to goods and services.
C. it's not what most people want.
D. cash transfers allow utility-maximizing individuals to make the best decisions about items they need.

Answer: D

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