Instruction
In this exercise, you will consider what is the best way to describe the United States economy.
Most people describe the United States as a capitalist country. But is it really? Go to the official U.S. government benefit website and investigate the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program (https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/613). You can also find information on TANF in your state by entering “TANF in [your state](use OHIO)” into the search bar.
Look at both the benefits provided by TANF and the requirements to receive those benefits. What features of this program are consistent with a capitalist economy, and which are consistent with a social-democratic economy? With which economic system do you think TANF is more consistent?