[quote=Brovo]
Yes, though there is a much greater part of the population that would reach for more if they could. Especially if their situation was made easier in such a way as to incentive it. (ex: 2 dollars in = 1 dollar loss on the payout still means 50% increased profit until they're "weened" off the payout, in which case they double up to 100% increase in profit. Unlike what it is now, where when you hit the point that you are no longer eligible for welfare, it and it .)
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A staggered approach does seem like it would be much more effective than absolute cut offs.