A government program that requires payment to anyone who meets specific qualifications, ensuring those who qualify are entitled to the payments. Examples include Social Security, Medicare, and food stamps.
A pauper is an individual who is destitute and dependent on others for support. Often, paupers lack the means to support themselves primarily due to poverty, disability, or lack of employment.
A transfer payment is a payment made by the government to individuals, which is not in exchange for goods or services. It includes payments such as Social Security benefits, unemployment insurance, and welfare.
