A Government Has Decided to Phase Out Its Antipoverty Program

Multiple Choice

A government has decided to phase out its antipoverty program support payments more slowly to help the near-poor become self-sufficient. One criticism about this policy is likely to be

A) that this antipoverty program costs the government more money.
B) that the near-poor will not be required to pay back benefits.
C) that the near-poor may still lack skills for menial jobs.
D) that antipoverty programs shift wealth from the rich to the poor.