Which of the Following Groups Has Experienced the Greatest Decrease

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups has experienced the greatest decrease in poverty rates since 1959?

• A)the elderly
• B)children
• C)people 18 to 64 years old
• D)women
• E)none of the above (i.e., all of these groups have had higher poverty rates)

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