Critics of the U.S. definition of poverty claim that:

A. it is set too low, because of higher food prices relative to essential goods and services.
B. it is set too high, because of lower food prices relative to essential goods and services.
C. it is set too low, because of lower food prices relative to essential goods and services.
D. it is set too high, because of higher food prices relative to essential goods and services.


Answer: C

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