A problem with official U.S.poverty data is that it _____
A)omits the rural poor.
B)does not account for inflation.
C)omits in-kind transfers such as food stamps.
D)does not reflect changes in the cost of living.
E)omits dividends and interest.

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The official U.S. poverty data does not account for in-kind transfers such as food stamps, which means that individuals who receive such benefits may still be considered living in poverty despite the assistance they receive.

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