Asked by Santosh Poudel on May 16, 2024
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Statement I: The poverty line was higher in 2008 than it was in 1999.
Statement II: There are more poor white Americans than poor black Americans.
A) Statement I is true and statement II is false.
B) Statement II is true and statement I is false.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Both statements are false.
Poverty Line
A threshold set by governments or organizations to define the minimum income necessary to cover basic living costs, below which individuals are considered to be living in poverty.
- Familiarize oneself with the governmental definitions and calculations of poverty in the United States.
- Understand the spread of income and wealth within the United States.
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Shakeria BristerMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Both statements are true. The poverty line, which is adjusted for inflation, generally increases over time, reflecting the rising cost of living. As for the second statement, while the poverty rate is higher among black Americans than white Americans, the total number of poor white Americans exceeds that of poor black Americans due to the larger overall population size of white Americans.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the governmental definitions and calculations of poverty in the United States.
- Understand the spread of income and wealth within the United States.