SAGE News Clips: Increasing Rent RatesDescription: At a town hall meeting in Seattle, residents speak out about the rising rent rates in Seattle that is driving out those who do not work in the technology bubble, like Facebook and Amazon. A 2015 report conducted by the National Low Income Housing Coalition reiterates that higher rents mean "no margin for any kind of emergency." We meet Seattle social worker Barbara Brownstein whose rent will double even though she has not had a cost of living raise in 5 years. With one in four renters spending half their paycheck on rent, childcare, food, and medical costs are seen as "extras" or luxury items.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 178 and watch the video. When you've finished
watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:According to the video, rising rents in Seattle are primarily fueled by which of the following?
A. resistance to raising the federal minimum wage
B. tax policies benefiting home owners, not renters, who are more likely to be poor
C. the loss of industrial jobs
D. a booming tech industry
Answer: D
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