A strong economy not only creates more job opportunities but also reduces discrimination barriers. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER T
Poverty can be eliminated without full employment. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER F
The welfare reforms of 1996 were entirely driven by flawed character biases. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER F
Cash welfare is now much less of a national program. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER T
Lack of formal training or education, by itself, is a very significant cause of poverty. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER F
Education and training programs are most effective when the need for them is greatest. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER F
The single most important observation of the book is the causal significance of aggregate demand policies for the incidence of poverty. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER T
Recent activity in the area of civil rights has been a movement towards aggressive affirmative action. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER F
An “equal opportunity” admissions process to college would widen educational disparities between whites and blacks. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER T
Nearly two out of three Americans feel that we are spending too little on welfare. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER F