Which of the following would be true for a county to be defined as having persistent poverty?
a. At least 10% of the population has been in poverty for at least the last 10 years.
b. At least 10% of the population has been in poverty for at least the last 20 years.
c. At least 20% of the population has been in poverty for at least the last 20 years.
d. At least 20% of the population has been in poverty for at least the last 30 years.
ANS: D
Persistent poverty is defined as counties in which 20% of the population has been in poverty over the last 30 years.
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