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As an economic term, welfare refers to general well-being, economic prosperity, or living standards. Welfare is derived from [[utility]].

As an economic term, welfare refers to general well-being, economic prosperity, or living standards. Welfare is derived from [[utility]].

==Welfare in the United States==

==History==

Welfare expenditures in the United States have been growing for many years. The welfare system was established by President [[Franklin Roosevelt]], and extended by [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] as part of the [[Great Society]]. Opponents say that the top 50% of Americans pay over 96% of the taxes.<ref>[http://www.taxfoundation.org/publications/show/250.html]</ref> Supporters may cite the supposed effectiveness of Roosevelt's policies to help end the Great Depression.<ref>http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/depression/overview.htm</ref>  Welfare also comes in the forms of [[food stamp]]s, free school lunches, and [[Medicaid]].

The first welfare program in the United States was established in 1921 by the passage of the [[Sheppard–Towner Act]], which saw its repeal in 1929.

 

The modern welfare system was established by President [[Franklin Roosevelt]], and extended by [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] as part of the [[Great Society]]. Opponents say that the top 50% of Americans pay over 96% of the taxes.<ref>[http://www.taxfoundation.org/publications/show/250.html]</ref> Supporters may cite the supposed effectiveness of Roosevelt's policies to help end the Great Depression.<ref>http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/depression/overview.htm</ref>  Welfare also comes in the forms of [[food stamp]]s, free school lunches, and [[Medicaid]].

===Welfare payouts===

===Welfare payouts===