Today, poverty in the United States is no longer viewed as associated with old age. Which of the following is not a reason for this shift in views from the 1930s?
a. Social Security benefits
b. Federal programs such as Medicare
c. The increase in expected lifespan in America
d. Aged-based preferences in local property and state income taxes
Question 2
Although endowed with rich natural resources, Nigeria is one of the poorest countries in the world, illustrating that
a. colonialism hinders even resource-rich countries from developing.
b. political and institutional development and stability and sound economic policy are necessary for growth.
c. exploitation by multinational corporations can impoverish even resource-rich countries.
d. resources alone provide a poor basis for economic development.
e. global financial institutions work to the disadvantage of poor nations.
Rate of Residential Change, Past Year, in the United States
Continental United States Hurricane Strikes from 1950-2011
Incidence of acute hepatitis B in the United States, 1980–2008.
Importance of intermediate states
GDP per Capita in the United States, 1870–2009