In order for a workfare program to be self targeting,it must offer a ______ wage than the alternative wage available to poor households and a ________wage than the alternative wage available to wealthier households?
A) Higher; lower
B) Higher; higher
C) Lower; lower
D) Lower; higher

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A self-targeting workfare program should offer a higher wage than the alternative wage available to poor households in order to incentivize them to participate and improve their income, while offering a lower wage than the alternative wage available to wealthier households to ensure they do not take advantage of the program and displace the intended beneficiaries.

In Order for a Workfare Program to Be Self Targeting,it