How Does American Social Welfare Policy Compare to Those of European

question 3

Multiple Choice

How does American social welfare policy compare to those of European democracies?

• A)Americans have a much lower tax rate than do Europeans,and social welfare benefits are much less generous in the United States.
• B)American tax rates are much higher than those of European nations,but the social welfare benefits are higher as well.-
• C)Social welfare programs are about the same in the United States as in European countries.
• D)The United States is truly a "welfare state" by European standards.

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