Attempts to Alleviate Poverty Have Included All of the Following

question 207

Multiple Choice

Attempts to alleviate poverty have included all of the following income-maintenance programs EXCEPT

• A) Social Security.
• B) temporary assistance to needy families.
• C) 401(k) plans.
• D) food stamps.

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Definitions:

Negotiations

The process by which two or more parties come together to discuss and reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

Lender of Last Resort

An institution, usually a central bank, that offers loans to banks or other eligible institutions that are in financial difficulty or are considered critical to the financial system.

Joseph Stiglitz

An American economist and a professor at Columbia University, renowned for his work on income distribution, asset risk management, and globalization.

Globalization

The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide, leading to increased connectivity and interdependence.