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What are some societal problems associated with high poverty rates?
What are some societal problems associated with high poverty rates?
- Social inequality, cultural assimilation, and demographic shifts
- Crime, unemployment, urban decay, education, and poor health (correct)
- Environmental degradation, political instability, and technological stagnation
- Inflation, trade deficits, and budget surpluses
What is a common approach of governments to address poverty?
What is a common approach of governments to address poverty?
- Encouraging economic competition
- Reducing government intervention in social issues
- Promoting individualism and self-reliance
- Implementing social welfare programs (correct)
How do welfare states differ between the U.S. and European countries?
How do welfare states differ between the U.S. and European countries?
- U.S. has stronger welfare programs than European countries
- Both the U.S. and European countries have similar approaches to social welfare
- U.S. tends to be much more individualistic, while European countries have a broader range of welfare programs (correct)
- European countries are more individualistic, while the U.S. has a broader range of welfare programs
What were the effects of the Industrial Revolution on poverty in developed countries?
What were the effects of the Industrial Revolution on poverty in developed countries?
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What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on the affordability of goods?
What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on the affordability of goods?
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What are some societal problems associated with high poverty rates?
What are some societal problems associated with high poverty rates?
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What is the impact of high poverty rates on economic growth?
What is the impact of high poverty rates on economic growth?
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How do welfare states in the U.S. and European countries differ?
How do welfare states in the U.S. and European countries differ?
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What has been the trend of poverty in developed countries since the Industrial Revolution?
What has been the trend of poverty in developed countries since the Industrial Revolution?
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What is the purpose of social welfare programs put in place by governments?
What is the purpose of social welfare programs put in place by governments?
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