Inequality, Social Insurance, and Redistribution -End of Chapter Problem Suppose one of your friends says that they pay taxes for no reason because the government just hands cash out to people who do not truly deserve or need it. Your friend then says, "the system would be more productive if they made sure peopl who receive help are the ones who need it." Consider the tools that the government uses to help ensure aid goes to those in need. a. The social safety net programs fall into one of two categories: wealth or income. progressive or regressive. means-based or social insurance. relative or absolute. b. For aid qualification, people receiving aid must meet low income requirements, while aid is designed to insure everyone against bad outcomes. c. Another tool of the U.S. government is to provide transfers, such as SNAP benefits, instead of cash.

Inequality, Social Insurance, and Redistribution -End of Chapter Problem Suppose one of your friends says that they pay taxes for no reason because the government just hands cash out to people who do not truly deserve or need it. Your friend then says, "the system would be more productive if they made sure peopl who receive help are the ones who need it." Consider the tools that the government uses to help ensure aid goes to those in need. a. The social safety net programs fall into one of two categories: wealth or income. progressive or regressive. means-based or social insurance. relative or absolute. b. For aid qualification, people receiving aid must meet low income requirements, while aid is designed to insure everyone against bad outcomes. c. Another tool of the U.S. government is to provide transfers, such as SNAP benefits, instead of cash.

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