SAGE News Clips: Uneven Job GrowthDescription: Averages don't tell the complete story. The Associated Press reviewed a variety of economic statistics between 2008 and 2014 and found that economic recovery and job growth was not even among socioeconomic classes. Higher-end low paying jobs have increased but there are fewer middle income jobs. A majority of growth in America occurs in the wealthiest zip codes. Watch the video to hear from two people struggling to make ends meet.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 208, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following is NOT true about poverty?
A. Most people who fall below the poverty threshold remain there for longer than 3 years.
B. In the period between 2009 and 2011, about one third of U.S. households fell below the poverty threshold for at least 2 months.
C. The elderly are more likely to live in poverty than children.
D. The official poverty line is set by the U.S. government.
Answer: A
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