JAMB Economics 1998 Question 41

Question 41

Public Finance

Which of the following is a transfer payment?

  1. A.Dividend to a shareholder
  2. B.Gift to a Motherless Babies' Home
  3. C.Salary to a worker
  4. D.Rent to a landlord
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Gift to a Motherless Babies' Home)

Explanation

A transfer payment is money received without giving any good or service in return, like a gift to a charity home.