When a Welfare Program Is Provided to Those Whose Income

question 59

Multiple Choice

When a welfare program is provided to those whose income falls below some minimum,it is said to be:

• A)means-tested.
• B)an in-kind benefit.
• C)a monetary benefit.
• D)a negative income tax.

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Definitions:

NPV Rule

A principle stating that an investment should be made if its net present value is positive, as it's expected to add value to the firm.

IRR Rule

A decision-making tool used in finance to evaluate investments, stating that a project is acceptable if its internal rate of return exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Internal Rate

NO. However, closely related term Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is a metric used in financial analysis to estimate the profitability of potential investments.

Present Value

The value today of a sum promised at a specified time in the future given a rate of interest. The amount that would have to be deposited today at the specified interest rate to grow into the promised sum on the specified date.