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1 Chapter 3.4: Government Income Redistribution Programs 2 Objectives Explain the U.S. political debate on ways to fight poverty. 3 Introduction How does government redistribute income? 4 Welfare: Redistribution of Income Cash Transfer Programs 5 Welfare: Redistribution of Income Cash Transfer Programs 6 Welfare: Redistribution of Income In-Kind Benefits Programs 7 Welfare: Redistribution of Income In-Kind Benefits Programs 8 Welfare: Redistribution of Income Medical and Educational Benefits 9 Welfare: Redistribution of Income Examples 10 Debate Over Income Redistribution Programs 11 Objectives Explain the U.S. political debate on ways to fight poverty. 12 Key Terms poverty threshold: an income level below that which is needed to support families and households welfare: government aid to the poor cash transfers: direct payment of money by the government to the poor, disabled, or retired people (Social Security, Unemployment Insurance) in-kind benefits: goods and services provided for free or greatly reduced prices (Food Stamps, Section 8, Medicare/Medicaid) |