An individual has zero non- labour income and a wage rate of $5 per hour, which allows the individual to attain an indifference curve. If the social objective is to allow the individual to attain a higher indifference curve, then a:

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A lump-sum transfer provides the individual with a certain amount of money without affecting their incentives to work, allowing them to reach a higher indifference curve at the lowest cost to society.

An Individual Has Zero Non- Labour Income and a Wage