Which of the Following Statements About Welfare Assistance Packages Is

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about welfare assistance packages is true? An individual who receives food stamps: (i) may be indifferent between food stamps and a cash transfer of equal dollar value
(ii) always be better off with a cash transfer of equal dollar value
(iii) would always choose to spend less money on food with a cash transfer of equal dollar value

• A) (i) only
• B) (i) and (ii)
• C) (i) and (iii)
• D) (ii) and (iii)

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