What would be the most effective way of fighting poverty,now that millions of welfare mothers have found work?

A) Raise welfare payments
B) Lower welfare payments
C) Expand the earned income tax credit
D) Force the rest of the welfare mothers off welfare

Expanding the earned income tax credit would provide additional financial support to low-income working families, which could help lift them out of poverty. This approach builds on the success of the welfare-to-work policies that have encouraged millions of mothers to find work. Raising welfare payments could create a disincentive for work, while lowering them would provide less support for those still struggling to make ends meet. Forcing the rest of the welfare mothers off welfare could lead to increased poverty and hardship, as they may not have the necessary resources or opportunities to find work or improve their economic circumstances.