Author Question: Have redistribution programs decreased poverty since 1968? Discuss the role of program ... (Read 75 times)

WWatsford · **on:** Jul 1, 2018

Have redistribution programs decreased poverty since 1968? Discuss the role of program administrators and their bureaus in explaining your answer.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

If a society only cares about efficiency and not equity, then

A) all points on the contract curve yield the same level of social welfare.
B) it will not rely on competitive markets to allocate goods.
C) it will maximize the utility of its worst-off member.
D) an equitable outcome is impossible.

voltaire123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 1, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Redistribution programs have not decreased poverty. Since 1968 the poverty rate has been fairly constant at 13 percent of the population. While it is not clear the net effect of the administrators of poverty programs on the poverty rate, it is evident that program administrators have an incentive to perpetuate recorded poverty as it ensures the maintenance of their livelihood. Whether this, on net, has led to higher or lower poverty is unclear.

Answer to Question 2

A