A Government Has Decided to Phase Out Its Antipoverty Program

question 62

Multiple Choice

A government has decided to phase out its antipoverty program support payments more slowly to help the near-poor become self-sufficient. One criticism about this policy is likely to be

• A) that this antipoverty program costs the government more money.
• B) that the near-poor will not be required to pay back benefits.
• C) that the near-poor may still lack skills for menial jobs.
• D) that antipoverty programs shift wealth from the rich to the poor.

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