What Effect Is Reform in Public Assistance Programming Believed to Be

question 6

Multiple Choice

What effect is reform in public assistance programming believed to be having?

• A) If it continues it will increase the number of people on welfare.
• B) If it continues it will decrease the number of people on welfare.
• C) If it continues it will decrease the number of jobs available to unskilled workers.
• D) If it continues it will eventually eliminate public assistance all together.

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Cost-Plus Approach

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Differential Profit

The change in profit resulting from choosing one option over another in decision-making processes.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales activities, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.