What Problem Arises When the Poverty Line Is Set Too

question 52

Multiple Choice

What problem arises when the poverty line is set too low?

• A)Many families with incomes that put them just below poverty line may have a lower standard of living because a certain amount of earned income is required in order to receive any form assistance.
• B)Many families with incomes that put them just above the poverty line may have a lower standard of living than those with incomes that place them below the poverty line because the former do not qualify for the assistance (e.g. ,health care,housing)they need.
• C)The median annual income for those in the middle class declines.
• D)Internal migration stagnates.