Question 1

In general, cash assistance is _______ noncash assistance in the welfare and poverty alleviation programs in the United States.

Accepted Answer

In the United States, noncash assistance programs, such as SNAP (food stamps) and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), are more common than cash assistance programs like TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Therefore, cash assistance is significantly less than noncash assistance.

Question 2

Economists define discrimination as occurring when:

Accepted Answer

Discrimination in economics refers to differences in economic outcomes based on characteristics like sex, race, or other noneconomic factors, even when people have similar skill sets and qualifications. Option A refers to wage discrimination, which is a specific kind of economic discrimination. Option C is an example of discrimination, but not a definition of it. Option D refers to prejudice or bias, which can lead to discrimination but is not the definition of it.

Question 3

In determining the official poverty rate in the United States:

Accepted Answer

In determining the official poverty rate in the United States, only cash income is counted. Noncash benefits such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and housing subsidies are not included in the poverty measure calculation. However, it is worth noting that some researchers argue that noncash benefits should be included in poverty measure calculations as they can have significant impact on a families' well-being.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, studies have shown that "recipients generally prefer cash to noncash benefits because they believe they know how to spend their money better than the government does." Therefore, cash benefits provide more satisfaction to recipients than an equal level of noncash benefits. The passage does not provide any information to support options A, B, or D.

Question 5

Reform to the welfare system in the United States in 1996 eliminated:

Accepted Answer

The welfare reform in 1996 eliminated the entitlement aspect of welfare, meaning individuals were no longer entitled to welfare benefits solely based on their income level or situation. Instead, the reform established work requirements and time limits for program eligibility. While the reform did affect noncash benefits, such as food stamps, these programs were still in existence and not completely eliminated. The reform also did not eliminate poverty as a whole in the United States.

Question 6

When people with similar economic characteristics experience different economic outcomes because of their race, sex, or other noneconomic characteristics the result is:

Accepted Answer

This statement refers to discrimination, which is the unequal treatment of people based on their personal characteristics such as race, sex, or age. Discrimination can result in economic disadvantages, such as lower wages or limited job opportunities, for groups that are historically marginalized or oppressed.

Question 7

One explanation for why the poor tend to receive more noncash assistance than cash assistance is that:

Accepted Answer

Taxpayers and policymakers may prefer to give noncash assistance because it can be seen as more targeted, ensuring that assistance is used for specific needs such as food, housing, or healthcare, rather than potentially being used for other expenses like alcohol or cigarettes. Noncash assistance can also be seen as more cost-effective, as certain programs (such as food stamps) give recipients a specific dollar amount that can only be used for certain goods or services, while others (such as Medicaid) negotiate directly with providers for lower costs.

Question 8

A money payment that a recipient may spend as he or she wishes is:

Accepted Answer

Cash assistance is a money payment that a recipient may spend as they wish. The other choices refer to different types of effects or assistance programs that do not necessarily involve a direct payment.

Question 9

For the most part, poverty programs are funded by _______ government(s).

Accepted Answer

Poverty programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) are funded by the federal government. While state and local governments may also have poverty programs, the majority of funding for these programs comes from the federal government.

Question 10

The text concludes that poor people, from their own perspective, would be better off with _______ than with _______ .

Accepted Answer

The article states that poor people prefer cash grants over noncash aid because it gives them the flexibility to use the money to meet their specific needs, such as paying rent or buying food. Noncash aid, such as vouchers, restricts the types of goods and services that can be purchased and may not fully align with what the recipient needs. Therefore, poor people would be better off with cash grants than noncash aid.

Question 11

Use the following to answer questions .
Exhibit: Discrimination Model 
-(Exhibit: Discrimination Model) If there is no discrimination in the market and blacks have the same demand and supply curves as whites, then the wage will be _______ and the quantity of labor hired will be _______ .

Accepted Answer

If there is no discrimination and black and white workers have the same demand and supply curves, the market wage will be equal to the competitive wage (W) and the quantity of labor hired will be equal to the competitive level (L). Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Question 12

The provision of specific goods and services to poor people is:

Accepted Answer

Noncash assistance refers to the provision of specific goods and services, such as food stamps or housing vouchers, to assist poor people without simply giving them cash. This approach aims to ensure that the assistance provided is used for its intended purpose, rather than potentially being spent on non-essential items or activities.

Question 13

After adjusting for noncash aid, the poverty rate in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

Noncash aid refers to benefits such as food stamps and housing subsidies that are not included in traditional income measurements. Once these benefits are taken into account, the poverty rate in the United States is typically lower than the official rate. Therefore, the poverty rate in the United States is lower after adjusting for noncash aid.

Question 14

Reform to the welfare system in the United States in 1996:

Accepted Answer

The welfare reform of 1996, officially known as the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, gave the states more power to design their own welfare programs according to their specific needs and requirements. This led to variations in eligibility criteria, benefits, and work requirements across different states. The reform did not increase noncash or cash benefits after 2 years, nor did it define a minimum period of eligibility.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true regarding welfare reform in 1996?

Accepted Answer

Welfare reform in 1996, also known as the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA), was designed to move people out of welfare and into work by implementing stricter work requirements and time limits on benefits. It did not extend the years individuals could receive welfare, nor did it change the entire process for calculating the poverty rate. However, it did change the poverty rate determination to include the value of noncash benefits (such as food stamps and housing assistance).

Question 16

According to consumer choice theory, poor people, from their own perspective, are better off with:

Accepted Answer

Consumer choice theory suggests that individuals make rational decisions based on their preferences and constraints. From the perspective of a poor person, cash assistance would offer more flexibility and autonomy in meeting their needs and preferences compared to noncash assistance such as food stamps or housing vouchers. Therefore, a poor person would be better off with cash assistance than noncash assistance.

Question 17

The economist Gary Becker concluded that discrimination occurs because of people's:

Accepted Answer

Gary Becker's theory of discrimination emphasizes the fact that discrimination occurs because of people's preferences or taste for one group over another. According to Becker, these preferences may arise from a variety of factors, including socialization, media, and personal experiences. Therefore, the best choice is A, preferences.

Question 18

The Case in Point titled "Welfare Reform in Britain and the United States indicated that the program in _____ did not require recipients to obtain jobs and that the reduction in case loads was smaller in _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Case in Point titled "Welfare Reform...

Question 19

Reform to the welfare system in the United States in 1996:

Accepted Answer

The welfare reform in 1996, known as the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA), defined a maximum period of eligibility for welfare recipients. This means that individuals could only receive cash assistance for a limited period, usually five years. This reform aimed to reduce long-term dependency on welfare and encourage individuals to move towards self-sufficiency. The other options mentioned in the question (B, C, and D) are not accurate statements regarding the welfare reform in 1996.

Question 20

One explanation for why the poor tend to receive more noncash assistance than cash assistance is that:

Accepted Answer

Noncash assistance programs, such as Medicaid or food stamps, are often administered by government agencies or non-profit organizations that have more political power than the poor. These organizations are able to secure funding and support for these programs, while cash assistance programs may not receive the same level of support from taxpayers. Additionally, noncash assistance programs may be more effective at addressing specific needs, such as healthcare or nutrition, which can be difficult for cash assistance programs to address. Therefore, the poor tend to receive more noncash assistance than cash assistance.

Quiz 18: Inequality, Poverty, and Discrimination

In general, cash assistance is _______ noncash assistance in the welfare and poverty alleviation programs in the United States.

Economists define discrimination as occurring when:

In determining the official poverty rate in the United States:

Which of the following statements is true?

Reform to the welfare system in the United States in 1996 eliminated:

When people with similar economic characteristics experience different economic outcomes because of their race, sex, or other noneconomic characteristics the result is:

One explanation for why the poor tend to receive more noncash assistance than cash assistance is that:

A money payment that a recipient may spend as he or she wishes is:

For the most part, poverty programs are funded by _______ government(s) .

The text concludes that poor people, from their own perspective, would be better off with _ than with _ .

Use the following to answer questions . Exhibit: Discrimination Model -(Exhibit: Discrimination Model) If there is no discrimination in the market and blacks have the same demand and supply curves as whites, then the wage will be _ and the quantity of labor hired will be _ .

The provision of specific goods and services to poor people is:

After adjusting for noncash aid, the poverty rate in the United States is:

Reform to the welfare system in the United States in 1996:

Which of the following statements is true regarding welfare reform in 1996?

According to consumer choice theory, poor people, from their own perspective, are better off with:

The economist Gary Becker concluded that discrimination occurs because of people's:

The Case in Point titled "Welfare Reform in Britain and the United States indicated that the program in _ did not require recipients to obtain jobs and that the reduction in case loads was smaller in _.

Reform to the welfare system in the United States in 1996:

One explanation for why the poor tend to receive more noncash assistance than cash assistance is that:

Quiz 18: Inequality, Poverty, and Discrimination

In general, cash assistance is _______ noncash assistance in the welfare and poverty alleviation programs in the United States.

Economists define discrimination as occurring when:

In determining the official poverty rate in the United States:

Which of the following statements is true?

Reform to the welfare system in the United States in 1996 eliminated:

When people with similar economic characteristics experience different economic outcomes because of their race, sex, or other noneconomic characteristics the result is:

One explanation for why the poor tend to receive more noncash assistance than cash assistance is that:

A money payment that a recipient may spend as he or she wishes is:

For the most part, poverty programs are funded by _______ government(s) .

The text concludes that poor people, from their own perspective, would be better off with _______ than with _______ .

Use the following to answer questions . Exhibit: Discrimination Model -(Exhibit: Discrimination Model) If there is no discrimination in the market and blacks have the same demand and supply curves as whites, then the wage will be _______ and the quantity of labor hired will be _______ .

The provision of specific goods and services to poor people is:

After adjusting for noncash aid, the poverty rate in the United States is:

Reform to the welfare system in the United States in 1996:

Which of the following statements is true regarding welfare reform in 1996?

According to consumer choice theory, poor people, from their own perspective, are better off with:

The economist Gary Becker concluded that discrimination occurs because of people's:

The Case in Point titled "Welfare Reform in Britain and the United States indicated that the program in _____ did not require recipients to obtain jobs and that the reduction in case loads was smaller in _____.

Reform to the welfare system in the United States in 1996:

One explanation for why the poor tend to receive more noncash assistance than cash assistance is that:

The text concludes that poor people, from their own perspective, would be better off with _ than with _ .

Use the following to answer questions . Exhibit: Discrimination Model -(Exhibit: Discrimination Model) If there is no discrimination in the market and blacks have the same demand and supply curves as whites, then the wage will be _ and the quantity of labor hired will be _ .

The Case in Point titled "Welfare Reform in Britain and the United States indicated that the program in _ did not require recipients to obtain jobs and that the reduction in case loads was smaller in _.