Which of the Following Best Explains Why Latino Household Income

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why Latino household income has stagnated and fallen far behind that of white households?

• A) a culture of poverty among Latinos that discourages achievement and saving money
• B) the large number of immigrants from Mexico and Latin America that are in low-wage jobs
• C) high unemployment among Latinos
• D) high divorce rate among Latinos

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