Economic Performance Unit Test

Question

11 of 1811 of 18 Items

Question
Indicate whether each of the following is used in the calculation of the official poverty measure, the Supplemental Poverty Measure, or both.(2 points)
Official Poverty Measure Supplemental Poverty Measure Both
clothing costs

utilities costs

housing costs

food costs

Answer 1

To determine which costs are included in the Official Poverty Measure (OPM), the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), or both, we can categorize the items as follows:

1. Clothing costs

   • Official Poverty Measure: Not included
   • Supplemental Poverty Measure: Included
   • Both: No

2. Utilities costs

   • Official Poverty Measure: Not included
   • Supplemental Poverty Measure: Included
   • Both: No

3. Housing costs

   • Official Poverty Measure: Included
   • Supplemental Poverty Measure: Included
   • Both: Yes

4. Food costs

   • Official Poverty Measure: Included
   • Supplemental Poverty Measure: Included
   • Both: Yes

Here’s a summary table:

| Item | Official Poverty Measure | Supplemental Poverty Measure | Both | |---------------------|-------------------------|------------------------------|------| | Clothing costs | No | Yes | No | | Utilities costs | No | Yes | No | | Housing costs | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Food costs | Yes | Yes | Yes |

This categorization should help you understand how the items relate to the poverty measures.