Evaluate This Sentence, "The Best Way to Get Rid of Poverty

question 110

Multiple Choice

Evaluate this sentence, "The best way to get rid of poverty is to increase government expenditures on welfare programs."

• A) This sentence is inherently true. By providing the poor with more money they will no longer remain in poverty.
• B) This sentence is true. Everyone would be better off if we increased government transfer programs.
• C) This sentence is false. Increasing transfer benefits like welfare will lower the opportunity cost of making decisions that can lead to poverty
• D) This sentence is false. Increasing government expenditures will only be harmful to those in poverty.

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