All of the Following Are Reasons Why the Official U

question 7

Multiple Choice

All of the following are reasons why the official U.S.poverty line might be too high EXCEPT:

• A)Inequality is not included in our measure of poverty
• B)Income is often understated on surveys
• C)Inflation is overestimated
• D)Some government programs are not included as income

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Leg-Muscle Movements

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Psychoactive Drugs

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