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Does the term "social welfare" have any negative connotation in economics?

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Does the term "social welfare" have any negative connotation in economics?
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Social welfare maximization in economics typically refers to the correct allocation of scare resources to agents (firms, individuals) so as to generate the maximum possible utility (or other criterion) for the agents. The term has no negative connotation as is often the case with a "welfare program" such as SNAP.