What is the official poverty line

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Part-1

What is the official poverty line?

Is the number of people higher or lower than it was last year? Ten years ago? Why?

How many states had an increase in the poverty rate compared to last year? Why did this happen?

What new programs have been initiated to combat poverty at the state or federal levels?

Part-2

Many factors determine the supply and demand for labor. Identify and explain two factors that would increase or decrease the demand for labor. Identify and explain two factors that would increase or decrease the supply of labor. Use the readings and/or the Internet for examples.

Immigration is a major topic of concern in today's economy. What are the possible problems and solutions for these concerns? What could happen to the U.S. labor markets if immigration is not controlled?

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