The Government Controls for Many Indirect Incentives in Safety Net

question 22

Multiple Choice

The government controls for many indirect incentives in safety net social programs by:

• A) limiting payment to a specified time period.
• B) providing only a partial payment.
• C) allowing individuals to apply to only a certain number of safety net social programs.
• D) requiring individuals to repay the benefits they received.
• E) establishing income limits for those who apply for safety net social programs.

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