Governments sometimes provide social programs universally to everyone, and sometimes government social programs are means-tested. Briefly describe means-testing, and discuss at least one advantage and at least one disadvantage of this approach compared to universal provision.

Governments sometimes provide social programs universally to everyone, and sometimes government social programs are means-tested. Briefly describe means-testing, and discuss at least one advantage and at least one disadvantage of this approach compared to universal provision.

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