11. What is the safety net? Briefly explain the differences between TANF, the earned income tax credit, SNAP, and Medicaid.

12. What are some reasons why a certain degree of inequality of income would be expected in a market economy? Identify some public policies that can reduce the level of economic inequality. Describe how a push for economic equality might reduce incentives to work and produce output. Then describe how a push for economic inequality might not have such effects.