Why are some people less likely to suffer from poverty Flashcards

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What are the 2 reasons why sole people are less likely to suffer from poverty?

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Inherited wealth, high educational attainment,

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What is inherited wealth?

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Inherited wealth often falls upon white Americans whose families have been able to buy property in years gone by that has dramatically increased in value.

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how does having high education attainment result in a less likely chance to experience poverty?

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Because they can access higher paying jobs

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