Which of the following could be characterized as a less paternalistic government

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Which of the following could be characterized as a less paternalistic government policy? 0 A. Housing benefits for those who fall below the poverty line which specify that beneficiaries may only live in certain O B. A negative income tax which distributes money to those falling below a certain income level, and which beneficiaries ° C. Distributing food stamps to low-income households which allow them to buy only food that the government 0 D. Medicaid benefits which only allow recipients to use them in medical facilities determined by the government buildings can use as they see fit determines is healthy

Explanation / Answer

B is the correct option.

Reason

paternalism refers to the interference of a government or state with a person without their consent and defended or motivated by a claim that the person interfered with will be better off or protected from harm.

In option B, the beneficiary has some level of freedom.

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