The Phrase "Social Policy by Stealth" Is Used to Describe

question 31

Multiple Choice

The phrase "social policy by stealth" is used to describe the way that Brian Mulroney and his government handled social program budgets.Which statement best reflects this phrase?

• A)Social programs are gradually expanded over several decades to ensure that their costs are always contained.
• B)Social programs are regularly reviewed and eliminated if redundant.
• C)Social programs are eroded gradually and subtly so that no single cut is easily identifiable.
• D)Social programs receive "new money" only at the end of a fiscal year and only if available.

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