Why Is It Feared That Poverty Is Likely to Worsen

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why is it feared that poverty is likely to worsen in Texas in coming years?

• A) If educational levels do not improve, opportunities for jobs will become limited.
• B) The recent repeal of minimum wage requirements will set off a rapid increase in poverty.
• C) Many corporations have threatened to leave Texas if taxes are increased, resulting in a loss of jobs.
• D) Texas has more federal government employees than any other state that is under threat of layoffs.
• E) Texas has experienced increasing migration of poor from other states.

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Definitions:

Tariffs

Taxes that a government places on imported goods, often to protect domestic industries or to raise revenue.

Quotas

Regulatory measures imposing limits on the amount or value of goods that can be traded, typically used in international trade.

Export Subsidies

Government payments made to domestic firms to encourage exports.

Tariff

A tax imposed on imported goods and services to increase their price, intended to protect domestic industries and adjust trade deficits.