Which conception of welfare refers to the provision of a "safety net" for disadvantaged populations ?

Correct answer: C. residua list

  • A. behaviorist
  • B. egalitarian populist
  • C. residua list
  • D. social insurance

Explanation

The residualist conception treats welfare as a last-resort safety net for people who cannot meet their needs through the family or market. Social insurance is broader and usually based on contributory entitlement rather than only residual assistance.

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