It Is Important to Adjust the Poverty Threshold Every Year

question 181

Multiple Choice

It is important to adjust the poverty threshold every year because of

• A) changes in the minimum wage.
• B) changes in the level of in-kind transfers.
• C) changes in taxes.
• D) changing prices.
• E) changes in family size.

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