The Term "Shadow Welfare State" Refers to

question 13

Multiple Choice

The term "shadow welfare state" refers to

• A) the government benefits that people obtain by fraudulently claiming eligibility for programs they would not otherwise qualify for.
• B) the federally subsidized social benefits that private employers offer to their workers.
• C) social benefits that are provided by private individuals rather than by government agencies.
• D) social benefits that state and local governments provide without including the costs in their official budgets.

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