A-LevelEconomicsGovernment microeconomic intervention9708/12 · Feb/Mar 2017 · Q161 Mark
What is the most likely purpose of a government making transfer payments, such as social security benefits, to unemployed workers?
Ato encourage a change in income distribution
Bto increase the government's revenue
Cto keep the principles of a free market economy
Dto let all citizens enjoy identical living standards
✓ Correct answer
A: to encourage a change in income distribution
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