Poverty, by America - Chapter 8 Quiz

What does Desmond suggest should be done to the federal minimum wage?

Question Answer Choices It should be lowered It should be raised It should be eliminated It should remain the same

What does Desmond suggest should be done to public housing in America?

Question Answer Choices Reduce its funding Improve and resource it Eliminate it Privatize it

What does Desmond suggest as an alternative to traditional labor unions?

Question Answer Choices Sectoral bargaining panels Government-appointed labor representatives Individual worker contracts Company-specific union chapters

Which organization in Minneapolis bought apartment buildings from an unwilling landlord?

Question Answer Choices Housing Advocates of Minnesota Inquilinxs Unidxs por Justicia (United Renters for Justice) Minneapolis Tenants Alliance Urban Renters Coalition

What type of loans does Desmond suggest to make home ownership easier?

Question Answer Choices Short-term payday loans Unsecured personal loans Government-guaranteed low-interest loans Private high-interest loans

What does Desmond suggest should be done to ensure the availability of a range of low-interest credit options?

Question Answer Choices Higher interest rates Increased bank competition Private sector initiatives Government intervention

What does Desmond suggest should be regulated to prevent predatory lending?

Question Answer Choices Insurance companies Credit card issuers Banks and payday loan companies Real estate agencies

What does Desmond say is an important form of empowerment for women?

Question Answer Choices Financial independence Political participation Reproductive choice Educational opportunities

According to Desmond, what should be done to the sub-minimum wage for servers and other tipped workers?

Question Answer Choices It should be increased It should be decreased It should be scrapped It should be standardized

What does Desmond identify as a key factor in ending poverty?

Question Answer Choices Giving poor people more control over their lives Expanding public transportation Reducing government spending Increasing corporate tax rates