All of the following statements are true about the causes of poverty EXCEPT:

a. Increased job opportunities for high school graduates, thus discouraging people
from going to college.
b. Stagnation of wages.
c. Those who work experience less poverty than those who do not.
d. The minimum wage has eroded in value.


Answer: a

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