Measurement of the official poverty level in the United States _____
A)includes all transfer payments.
B)excludes all transfers payments.
C)includes cash transfers but not in-kind transfers.
D)includes in-kind transfers but not cash transfers.
E)is always measured in real rather than nominal terms.

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The official poverty level in the United States includes cash transfers, such as Social Security payments and unemployment benefits, but does not include in-kind transfers like food stamps, Medicaid, or housing assistance.

Measurement of the Official Poverty Level in the United States