Describe two limitations and problems with poverty threshold

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Discussion Post: Policy & Advocacy

To Prepare

Visit the Economic Policy Institute websites listed in the Learning Resources. The EPI has developed a formula to determine what it takes for a family to "make ends meet," taking into account family size and place of residence.

Begin by reading about the assumptions on which they base their calculations of a basic family budget.

Next, use their basic family budget calculator to find out what they would estimate it would cost your family size to live in your area.

Task

Question 1. Describe two limitations and/or problems with the poverty threshold.
Question 2. Explain how these problems affect a person's ability to escape poverty.

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