Which of the Following Measurement Issues Makes Interpretation of U

question 151

Multiple Choice

Which of the following measurement issues makes interpretation of U.S. poverty rates difficult?

• A)Poverty statistics measure consumption rather than income, and some families may receive income that is above the official poverty line.
• B)The high cost of living in urban areas tends to result in the understatement of poverty.
• C)Most people below the poverty line have substantial unreported income.
• D)The poverty rate is adjusted for every urban and rural area, so people's poverty status changes whenever they move.

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