kahdinkertaistaminen

Kahdinkertaistaminen, also known as double-dipping, refers to the practice of receiving the same benefit or payment more than once. This term is often used in the context of government assistance programs, where individuals or families may be eligible for multiple forms of aid that overlap or are intended to cover the same expenses. For example, a person might receive unemployment benefits while also collecting disability payments, or a family might receive both food stamps and cash assistance for the same household.

Double-dipping can lead to financial strain for both the recipient and the government, as it reduces the overall pool of available funds and can result in increased dependency on public assistance. To prevent double-dipping, governments often implement strict eligibility criteria and monitoring systems to ensure that individuals are not receiving overlapping benefits. However, the practice remains a challenge in many social welfare systems, and efforts to address it continue to be a focus of policy discussions and reforms.