Asked by Nicole Mowatt on May 07, 2024
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The poverty rate _______ between 1993 and 2000 and _____ between 2001 and 2004.
A) fell;fell
B) rose;rose
C) fell;rose
D) rose;fell
Poverty Rate
A measure indicating the proportion of the population whose income falls below the threshold considered necessary to meet basic living expenses.
- Understand the fluctuations in poverty rates and the dependence on welfare across various timeframes.
Verified Answer
NM
Noelle MurrayMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The first part of the sentence states that the poverty rate fell between 1993 and 2000, so options A and B can be eliminated. The second part of the sentence states that the poverty rate rose between 2001 and 2004. Therefore, the correct answer is C - the poverty rate fell between 1993 and 2000 and rose between 2001 and 2004.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fluctuations in poverty rates and the dependence on welfare across various timeframes.