Given That the Definition of Poverty Has Not Been Adjusted

question 143

Multiple Choice

Given that the definition of poverty has not been adjusted to reflect the long-term rise in incomes, you would expect in the percentage of the population living below the poverty line.

• A)a decrease
• B)an increase
• C)no change
• D)It is impossible to determine how the percentage of the population living in poverty might change.

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Definitions:

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Solomon Asch

A psychologist best known for his research on group conformity and social pressure influencing individuals' judgments and perceptions.

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