The principle of "less eligibility" stems from the view that

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The principle of "less eligibility" is based on the idea that the condition of those receiving relief (such as welfare or other forms of public assistance) should not be more favorable than the condition of the lowest-paid workers. This concept suggests that if the conditions of those on relief were better than those of workers, it would discourage work and make it difficult for factories or other employers to find labor. Thus, it encompasses all the views listed: that poverty motivates people to work (A), without the threat of poverty, factories would struggle to find workers (B), and that people receiving relief should not have conditions better than the lowest-paid workers (C).

The Principle of "Less Eligibility" Stems from the View That