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means testing  

Definition

  • Means testing is a process of assessing whether an individual or family is in need of public assistance. The process literally aims to evaluate whether a person has enough “means” to support himself or herself. [Source: The SAGE Encyclopedia of World Poverty; Means Testing]

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