If a relatively wealthy person spends more on food than a poor person before receiving food stamps,
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Figure 5.7: Food Stamps Versus Cash
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Budget line with cash Y + 100 Budget line with food stamps Original budget line 100 Y+ 100 Food per month All other goods per month
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