What does the poverty trap refer to?

1. A Option A: A situation in which those receiving state benefits are discriminated against by employers and so find it harder to get jobs
2. B Option B: A situation in which those receiving state benefits may be almost no better off if they work more, because doing so means they have to pay back benefits previously received
3. C Option C: A situation in which those receiving state benefits may be almost no better off if they work more, because doing so reduces the benefit income they are entitled to and increases the tax they pay
4. D Option D: A situation in which workers are unable to find jobs

Answer checked 11 October 2026 · How we write and check questions