Suppose Someone Criticizes the Federal Measure of the Poverty Line

question 37

Multiple Choice

Suppose someone criticizes the federal measure of the poverty line by saying that it should,but does not,account for regional differences in housing prices.This is an example of which of the following criticisms of the federal poverty line?

• A) It is based on an oversimplified definition of family size.
• B) The bundle has changed.
• C) Differences in cost of living across areas are ignored.
• D) It is inconsistent with international measures.

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