Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Short-run costs

Short-run costs — practice question

What is one advantage of means-tested benefits compared with universal benefits?

  • Aan increase in the percentage of those who take up benefits for which they are eligible
  • Ba reduction in the rate at which benefits are withdrawn as households’ incomes increase
  • Ca reduction in the poverty trap
  • Dthe targeting of benefits on those in greatest need

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