Competition in Welfare.

PUBLIC welfare; SOCIAL services policy; CONSUMERS; TAX credits; TAX incentives; CHARITIES; SERVICES for the poor; CHARITABLE uses, trusts, & foundations

The article recommends the establishment of a competitive welfare system in the U.S. This system must be economically viable--providing the most benefits at the least cost. To establish this system, consumers as taxpayers must be given the widest possible choice. They should be given a tighter control over their misused welfare contribution. Approximating this system is a tax credit scheme that offers advantages over existing deductions for vaguely defined charitable contributions. This scheme would promote more contributions by those with modest income.