Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Poverty Figures

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of poverty figures?

• A) Poverty status should be determined by comparing a person s financial situation with the rest of society.
• B) There is no geographic cost of living adjustment.
• C) The money used to pay taxes should be excluded since it cannot buy necessities.
• D) The poverty threshold is merely a guess.
• E) all of the above

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