One-Fifth of the Population Has Zero or Negative Net Worth

question 79

Multiple Choice

One-fifth of the population has zero or negative net worth, meaning

• A) their debt exceeds their assets.
• B) their debt exceeds their annual income.
• C) their tax burden is more than double their income.
• D) their education debt exceeds their potential income.

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