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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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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