To Say That a Given Welfare Program Is Needs-Tested Indicates

question 25

Multiple Choice

To say that a given welfare program is needs-tested indicates that

• A) in order to qualify,one must pass a written test.
• B) the size of the payment reflects the mean value of consumption based on family size.
• C) in order to qualify,one must show that one needs to find a job.
• D) the more income one earns,the smaller the size of the benefit.
• E) the government has the need to cover the expenditure.

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