Which of the following would be most clearly a nominal definition of poverty?

a. an annual income of less than $10,000.
b. a deficiency of resources to the extent that one can't obtain a minimally
acceptable lifestyle.
c. an annual income that is less than one half of the median family income.
d. all people who are receiving some form of public assistance.


B

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