Why Might Self Targeting in a Workfare Program Fair to Prevent

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why might self targeting in a workfare program fair to prevent benefits from leaking to non-poor households?

• A) If wages are set too low
• B) If some members of a non-poor household have little opportunity to earn income in alternative activities
• C) If some members of a non-poor household have many opportunities to earn income in alternative activities
• D) If the means tests fail to weed out the non-poor households

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