News American poverty, a Thanksgivig Poll

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Start date Nov 27, 2003
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A recent study indicates that 24% of Americans earn less than $8.50 an hour, prompting discussions about the underlying causes of this wage issue. Participants express a need for clarity regarding the study's source and methodology, suggesting that a deeper examination of the survey could reveal more nuanced insights. Concerns are raised about the limitations of the poll format, which does not allow for multiple causes to be selected, potentially oversimplifying the complex factors contributing to low wages.

24% in US make under $8.50. Why?

Difference of ability
Votes: 1 20.0%
Free Trade (NAFTA)
Votes: 0 0.0%
Immigration
Votes: 0 0.0%
Recession or Business Cycle
Votes: 0 0.0%
Intrinsic (Capitalism or "The poor are always with us"
Votes: 4 80.0%

Total voters

5
Poll closed Dec 5, 2003.

Nov 27, 2003

selfAdjoint

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According to a recent study, 24% of Americans make less than $8.50 an hour. What, in your opinion, are the causes of this?

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Nov 27, 2003

Sanders

Where was this study? Just wondering

Nov 28, 2003

Nereid

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Why just one cause?

The Poll doesn't allow for "all of the above", so I didn't vote.

A good look at the survey from which the figures came would be helpful (the poll question itself may be misleading).

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