What is one criticism leveled against universal entitlement programs?
a. They create a distinction between citizens who are autonomous and those who are not.
b. They benefit those who don’t need them.
c. They pay out more for people than what they take in in revenues.
d. Different countries use different standards, so they fail to provide “universal” standards.
b. They benefit those who don’t need them.
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