When Exploring If the Poverty Line Should Be Based on Net

question 8

Multiple Choice

When exploring if the poverty line should be based on net disposable income,

• A)the growth of the working poor creates two major inaccuracies in the povery measure.
• B)even after taxes,the income is further reduced by work-related expenses,primarily child care.
• C)both liberals and conservatives agree that something should be done to to base the poverty line on actual disposable income rather than gross income.
• D)All of the above

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