Question A: “Benefits cliffs” caused by strict income requirements for public benefits create significant barriers to career advancement for low-income workers.
Question B: Benefit phase-outs like that included in the design for the earned income tax credit create fewer barriers to career advancement than strict income cutoffs.
Question C: The recent SNAP eligibility policy change by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services will lower barriers to work for low-income people.
Question A: Using public funds to purchase and forgive medical debt at a 100-1 ratio will encourage people to access preventative care.
Question B: Using public funds to purchase and forgive medical debt at a 100-1 ratio will reduce health disparities.
Question C: Using public funds to purchase and forgive medical debt at a 100-1 ratio will grow local economies.
Question A: Merit based scholarships for Ohio high school students who attend college in Ohio will increase retention of human capital for Ohio's workforce.
Question B: Merit based scholarships for Ohio high school students who attend college in Ohio will have economic benefits that outweigh costs.
Question C: Merit based scholarships for Ohio high school students who attend college in Ohio will increase inequality in Ohio.