This article reviews the monetary benefits and costs that taxpayers incur as a result of funding supported employment programs. Each cost accounting variable involved in formulating cost efficiency from the taxpayer's perspective is discussed. Methods for increasing taxpayer cost efficiency are then suggested.
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