Conditional Cash Transfer Programs Differ from Traditional Targeted Transfer Programs

question 24

Multiple Choice

Conditional cash transfer programs differ from traditional targeted transfer programs in that they___________.

• A) Require poor families to meet some means test threshold for poverty
• B) Require poor families to do something to receive the money such as send kids to school
• C) Conditional cash transfer payments suffer from many more leakages than traditional targeted transfer programs
• D) Conditional cash transfer programs have do not encourage investments in human capital as traditional targeted transfers do

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Definitions:

Involuntary Bankruptcy

This is a legal process initiated by creditors against a debtor, rather than the debtor filing for bankruptcy voluntarily, forcing them into bankruptcy to satisfy debts.

Creditors

Persons or organizations that are owed money by borrowers.

Bankruptcy Proceedings

The legal process through which individuals or businesses that are unable to repay their debts can seek relief from some or all of their financial obligations.

Proof of Claim

A written statement filed by a creditor in bankruptcy proceedings detailing the claim against the debtor.