The overall poverty rate is highest among______________?
Correct answer: B. children under 6
- A. women
- B. children under 6
- C. the elderly
- D. black males
Explanation
In the standard poverty comparisons used in introductory social-science texts, children under six have the highest poverty rate among these groups because they depend entirely on household resources. Exact rates can vary by country and year.
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