What Is One Fundamental Change That Critics Argue Is Necessary

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is one fundamental change that critics argue is necessary for reforming the poverty threshold calculation?

• A) including all possible sources of income, both documented and under the table
• B) using the cost of food as a baseline for poverty calculations
• C) reformulating it from scratch every few years to adjust for changes in the cost of living
• D) using a measure of absolute poverty instead of relative poverty

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