In Recent Decades, Some Politicians Have Expressed Concerns About a Declining

question 5

Multiple Choice

In recent decades, some politicians have expressed concerns about a declining work ethic among the poorest members of society. Recent research typically leads to which of the following conclusions?

• A) Poor immigrants are willing to work hard, but not poor native-born Canadians.
• B) The urban poor, but not those in rural areas, seem to have a declining work ethic.
• C) The real problem is that most poor people do not have adequate skills and training.
• D) The main problem is not enough good jobs and inadequate government policies.

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Locus Coeruleus

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