Which of the following checks issued by the government represents a transfer payment?
A) The federal government pays a defense contractor for development of a missile system.
B) The federal government pays a retiree her Social Security benefits.
C) The state of Oregon pays a construction firm for its work in repairing a state highway.
D) The state of Illinois pays groundskeepers at the state capitol building their weekly wages.
Answer: B
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A) shift long-run aggregate supply to the left. B) shift aggregate demand to the right. C) shift long-run aggregate supply to the right. D) shift short-run aggregate supply to the left.
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