Government Programs That Replace Earnings Lost When People Retire or Are

question 26

Multiple Choice

Government programs that replace earnings lost when people retire or are temporarily unemployed would be considered to be:

• A) noncash transfers.
• B) an earned-income tax credit.
• C) part of public assistance programs.
• D) part of social insurance programs.

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Definitions:

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