Question

A politician in a small town notices that many citizens in the town cannot find work. In order to assist these individuals in finding work, the politician proposes that all unemployed adults be made eligible for a large monthly cash payment to help them meet basic needs during their job search. Which of the following is true regarding the goal alignment of this program?
a. The goals of the politician and the goals are the job seekers would be aligned, since unemployed individuals would have a stronger incentive to remain employed.
b. The goals of the politician and the goals of the job seekers would not be aligned, since unemployed individuals would have a stronger incentive to remain unemployed.
c. The goals of the politician and the goals of the job seekers would be aligned, since unemployed individuals would have a stronger incentive to look for work.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. The goals of the politician and the goals of the job seekers would not be aligned, since unemployed individuals would have a stronger incentive to remain unemployed

Explanation:

Unemployed people would have the incentive to seek employment so as to meet basic needs. But if the politician is already meeting that need, there would be no incentive for the unemployed to seek employment. So, the goal of the politician and job seekers aren't aligned.