Which Factor Would Prevent a Homeless Person from Accepting Employment

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which factor would prevent a homeless person from accepting employment adequate to pay for housing?

• A)Could not complete an employment application because of lack of mailing address
• B)Hope for a better position than the service positions available
• C)Lack of adequate resources to pay for other necessities
• D)Prefer to receive a handout than to have to work

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Definitions:

Redistributing Income

The process by which government policies or mechanisms transfer income from certain groups of individuals to others to promote economic equality.

Equality

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

Incentives

Motivations or rewards designed to engender specific behaviors or actions in economic agents.

Samaritan's Dilemma

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