Asked by Vivek Rajan on Sep 28, 2024

Which of the following would be a good example of a government program that provides an "indexed" social benefit?

A) a federally-run program that provides small business owners who hire a military veteran with a cash payment of $2,500 for every six months of the program's operation
B) a local government program that provides low-income families with a benefits card that can be used to purchase $5,000 of groceries during every year of the program's operation
C) a federally-run program that provides $750 to low-income families in the first year of implementation and that increases payments by 1.5 percent in each subsequent year of the program's operation
D) a state government program that provides $750 every year to low-income families for every month of the program's operation

Indexed Social Benefit

Social security or welfare benefits that are adjusted (indexed) over time to maintain their value in the face of inflation or other economic changes.

Federally-Run Program

A government program directly overseen and administered by a federal agency or department.

  • Uncover the methods utilized by the government to either promote or regulate economic engagements.