A government program or policy is ________ if it is offered only to people who meet objective eligibility requirements, such as income level.

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A means-tested government program or policy is one where eligibility is determined by objective criteria, such as income level or asset ownership. This means that only those who meet the criteria are able to receive the benefits or participate in the program. This is in contrast to a progressive or regressive program, which are based on ability to pay or other subjective criteria. "Agent based" does not describe a type of policy or program, and "need based" is sometimes used interchangeably with means-tested, but generally refers to whether the program is aimed at providing for basic needs or meeting other goals.

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