(essay) How do the government address social inequality?Name some programs and initiatives that address this concern.

Most governments address the problem of social inequality through transfer payments programs.

Explanation:

Transfer payment programs are simply government mechanisms that transfer wealth from those who hold more wealth, or earn more income, to those who earn less income, or hold less wealth.

These programs can come in a wide array of forms: from negative income taxes, to minimum guaranteed income, to non-monetary payments like food stamps or social securities.

The success or failure of each of these types of programs is subject of constant study and controversy among economists and other social scientists, and are often one of the main topics in political campaigns.