A Common Criticism of Government Programs That Are Designed to Assist

question 189

Multiple Choice

A common criticism of government programs that are designed to assist the poor is that

• A)those who receive assistance rarely meet the criterion for eligibility.
• B)the majority of those below the poverty line refuse to accept government assistance.
• C)they create incentives for people to become "needy."
• D)they typically account for a majority of annual government expenditures.

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