In terms of improving the standard of living of the poor, one drawback on the earned income tax credit (EITC)is that:
A)it provides workers with in-kind transfers.
B)it's only available to individuals whose incomes are above a certain threshold.
C)it provides no benefits to people who are unemployed.
D)it gives firms a strong incentive to lay off low-wage workers.

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The EITC is a policy under which low-income workers receive credits on their federal income tax. Only workers who are employed are eligible to receive the EITC.

In Terms of Improving the Standard of Living of the Poor