Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: National Income Accounting

Question:

Reshma receives Rs 3000 per month as pocket money. His father asked her, " Reshma, if you tell me, whether, the pocket money which i give you every month is a transfer payment or factor payment, i will increase your pocket money by Rs 500". What do you think was her reply?

Options:

It is a transfer payment

It is a factor payment

It depends on how i spend it

Can't say anything

Correct Answer:

It is a transfer payment

Explanation:

Pocket money given by Reshma's father will be a transfer payment as, nothing is coming in return in the form of goods and service. It is a unilateral payment.