________ Is a Component of Welfare Programs

question 146

Multiple Choice

________ is a component of welfare programs.

• A) A progressive income tax
• B) Unemployment compensation
• C) Medicaid
• D) Social Security payroll taxes
• E) The negative income tax

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Definitions:

Stock Dividend

A stock dividend is a payment made by a corporation to its shareholders in the form of additional shares, rather than paying dividends in cash, indicating investment back into the company.

Cash Dividend

A payment made by a company out of its earnings to shareholders, usually in the form of cash.

Dividends Payable

A liability indicating the amount of dividends that a company has declared to pay out to its shareholders but has not yet paid.

Dividends Declared

profits that a company's board of directors has decided to distribute to shareholders, typically in the form of cash payments or additional shares.