Lara Is of Low Socioeconomic Status (SES)and Lives in a Low-SES

question 19

Multiple Choice

Lara is of low socioeconomic status (SES) and lives in a low-SES neighborhood.Larry is of low SES but lives in a high-SES neighborhood.(Note that low SES here means $30,000 per year. ) Which of the two will likely have a longer life expectancy?

• A)They should live approximately equally long.
• B)Whoever has more money within that low-SES bracket will live longer.
• C)Larry
• D)Lara
• E)The answer cannot be determined from the information given.

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Definitions:

Lower-Income Individuals

Persons or families who earn significantly less than the average income for their community or country, often facing financial challenges.

Choices

The act of selecting among available options or actions in decision-making processes.

Market Equilibrium

A market state where the supply of an item is exactly equal to its demand, leading to a stable price.

Opportunities

Situations that present possibilities for achieving positive outcomes or advantages.