Transfers of income to the poor sufficient to eliminate poverty are not possible in the United States without substantially decreasing the well-being of all taxpayers.

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The United States has significant wealth and resources, and redistributive policies could be designed to alleviate poverty without substantially decreasing the well-being of all taxpayers. The impact on taxpayers would depend on the specifics of the policy, including how it's funded and implemented.

Transfers of Income to the Poor Sufficient to Eliminate Poverty