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Hi I need help answering these questions: 1. Define Absolute and Relative Poverty measures; briefly discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both measures.
2. What are some criticisms of Orshansky's absolute poverty line
3. What are some inherent practical problems and conceptual problems in measuring poverty.
4. Who are the poor in the U.S.? Please give a profile of the poor with data from BLS.
5. Summarize the causes of poverty in the U.S. Support your answer with data and evidence.
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