Why Have Government Job Initiatives Been Generally Unsuccessful at Reducing

question 113

Multiple Choice

Why have government job initiatives been generally unsuccessful at reducing the poverty rate?

• A) They discourage the formation of unions.
• B) They discourage in-kind transfers.
• C) They discourage efficiency wages from being paid.
• D) They do little to provide education and retraining.
• E) They discourage winner-take-all situations.

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Definitions:

Robber's Cave Study

An experiment on group conflict and cooperation conducted by Muzafer Sherif, demonstrating how intergroup hostility can be reduced through cooperative goals.

Self-affirmation

The act of recognizing and affirming one's abilities and values to maintain self-integrity and respond positively to threats to one's self-concept.

Competition

A situation in which individuals or groups strive against each other to achieve a goal that cannot be shared.

Cooperation

The process of groups or individuals working together towards a common goal, often resulting in mutual benefit and shared success.