Multiple Choice
Which policy has been most effective in breaking the cycle of poverty and disease in Botswana?
16. Income Inequality and Poverty
Polices to Reduce Poverty
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Which of the following describes a government system for giving payments or food to the poor?
A
Minimum wage laws
B
Welfare
C
Price ceilings
D
Progressive taxation
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the concept of government assistance programs aimed at helping the poor. These programs provide direct support such as payments or food to individuals in need.
Review each option to see if it matches this description: Minimum wage laws set a legal floor on wages but do not provide direct payments or food.
Price ceilings limit the maximum price of goods but do not involve direct assistance to the poor.
Progressive taxation involves taxing higher incomes at higher rates but does not directly give payments or food to the poor.
Recognize that 'Welfare' is the term used for government systems that provide direct payments or food assistance to the poor, matching the description given.
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