Benefits cliffs create a paradox where the federal government, in effect, penalizes workers and leaves them worse off for pursuing higher income.
Joni Ernst: “Benefits cliffs create a paradox where the federal government, in effect, penalizes workers and leaves them worse off…”
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Explaining the concept of benefits cliffs.
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