Which of the Following Statements Is True of Homelessness in the United

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of homelessness in the United States?

• A)The National Alliance to End Homelessness (2014) identifies poverty as the only cause of homelessness in the United States.
• B)A real solution to the homeless problem must involve the provision of permanent housing for those who are currently homeless.
• C)Almost 80% of the homeless are female and more than 20% male.
• D)Homelessness can be eradicated even without making changes in employment policies.

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Supply Curves

Graphical representations showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good that suppliers are willing to sell.

Demand Curves

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers.

World Price

The worldwide market price of a good or service, affected by the balance of global demand and supply.

Nontariff Barrier

Measures other than tariffs that countries use to control the amount of trade across their borders, including quotas, embargoes, sanctions, and other restrictions.