Introduction to Sociology

Think It Over

The “Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)” is not often described as “welfare.” Does this categorization change the way people view government assistance?

Glossary

poverty line: the minimum level of income deemed adequate to maintain a decent standard of living

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