Current Anti-Poverty Programs Discourage Work Because

question 10

Multiple Choice

Current anti-poverty programs discourage work because

• A) benefits are reduced at such a high rate when recipients earn more income that there is little or no incentive to work once one is receiving benefits.
• B) in order to be eligible for benefits, a recipient cannot have a job.
• C) they make recipients more comfortable than most middle-class citizens.
• D) anti-poverty programs attract naturally lazy people to begin with.

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Definitions:

Rural Areas

Regions characterized by low population density and vast open spaces, typically dominated by agriculture and natural landscapes.

Socialist Economy

An economic system where the means of production are owned and managed collectively or by the state, aiming for equal wealth distribution and reducing social class differences.

Capitalist Economy

An economic system where trade, industries, and the means of production are largely or entirely privately owned and operated for profit.

Welfare State

A governmental system that provides social and economic support to its citizens, including healthcare, education, and financial aid.