Which of the Following Is True About Homelessness and Undernutrition

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about homelessness and undernutrition in America?

• A) The homeless have plenty of resources; they just fail to utilize them.
• B) Chronically homeless individuals are more likely to be young, female, nonwhite, and underemployed.
• C) The rate of homelessness has declined over the last 25 years.
• D) The recent increase in homelessness stems from a shortage of affordable rental housing coupled with an increase in poverty.

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Definitions:

Economic Reasons

The financial or monetarily driven considerations and motivations influencing decisions, policies, or behaviors in an economic context.

Offshoring

The relocation of business processes or manufacturing to a foreign country, typically to leverage lower costs or other benefits.

Infant Industry

A new or emerging industry that may be protected by the government from international competition to allow it to grow and establish itself.

Foreign Competition

The competitive pressure that domestic companies face from the products and services offered by foreign firms in the same market.