The Working Poor Are Individuals Who Spend at Least _____

question 54

Multiple Choice

The working poor are individuals who spend at least _____ weeks per year in the labor force but whose income falls below the official poverty level.

• A)8
• B)16
• C)27
• D)42

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Definitions:

Career Advancement

The process of moving forward in one’s career, often marked by increased responsibilities, higher status, and better compensation.

Commitment

A state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or goal, showing loyalty or allegiance.

Reluctant

Feeling or showing aversion, hesitation, or unwillingness to do something.

Free-Agent Economy

An economic system where individuals act as independent contractors or freelancers, rather than being committed to a single, long-term employer.