Although She Works 30 Hours a Week, Natalie Is Unable

question 89

Multiple Choice

Although she works 30 hours a week, Natalie is unable to earn enough money to bring her and her sons to the poverty line, according to the income requirement set by the federal government. Natalie and her family are experiencing:

• A) Relative poverty
• B) Being in the underclass
• C) Vertical mobility
• D) Absolute poverty

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Standard Of Care

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