The Original Poverty Threshold Developed in the 1960s Was Based

question 83

Multiple Choice

The original poverty threshold developed in the 1960s was based primarily on the cost of

• A) housing.
• B) food and clothing.
• C) food.
• D) housing, food, and clothing.

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