What Are the Differences Between the "Deserving" and the "Undeserving

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Essay

What are the differences between the "deserving" and the "undeserving" poor? Summarize the distinctions between programs serving the "deserving" and the "undeserving" poor. Do you think these designations among welfare recipients are valid?

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Definitions:

Economic Profits

Profits exceeding the opportunity costs of all resources used, indicating a return above the normal competition level.

Marginal Revenue

The additional income earned by producing and selling one more unit of a product.

Marginal Costs

The additional cost incurred in producing one more unit of a good or service.

Average Revenue

The amount of income generated per unit of output, calculated by dividing total revenue by the number of units sold.