Question

Evaluate this sentence, "The best way to get rid of poverty is to increase government expenditures on welfare programs."

Select one:
a This sentence is inherently true. By providing the poor with more money they will no longer remain in poverty
b This sentence is true. Everyone would be better off if we increased government transfer programs
c. This sentence is false. Increasing transfer benefits like welfare will lower the opportunity cost of making decisions that can lead to poverty
d. This sentence is false. Increasing government expenditures will only be harmful to those in poverty,​

Answer 1

c. This sentence is false. Increasing transfer benefits like welfare will lower the opportunity cost of making decisions that can lead to poverty

Step-by-step explanation:

Welfare programs involves transfer payments. These payments are made by the government in order to assist the marginalized sectors or people who are in need so they can thrive economically. In this case, the government just provides and doesn't receive anything in return.

If the government expenditures would increase, the transfer benefits would increase too. So this would most likely lead to "poverty" because the government will just be spending money without any returns.