Measuring Poverty Using an Absolute Income Scale Like the Poverty

question 173

Multiple Choice

Measuring poverty using an absolute income scale like the poverty line can be misleading because

• A)income measures do not include the value of in-kind transfers.
• B)money is more highly valued by the rich than by the poor.
• C)the poor are not likely to participate in the labor market.
• D)income measures are not adjusted for the effects of labor-market discrimination.

Understand the arguments for and against trade protectionism in various industries (e.g., infant industry, declining industries, national defense).

Conceptualize the effects of international trade on economic efficiency and opportunity costs.

Recognize strategies and consequences of dumping and other unfair trade practices.

Understand the characteristics and functions of forward and futures contracts.

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