Cost of poverty
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title:
Cost of poverty
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A cost of poverty, also known as a ghetto tax, a poverty premium, a cost of being poor, or the poor pay more, is the phenomenon of people with lower incomes, particularly those living in low-income areas, incurring higher expenses, paying more not only in terms of money, but also in time, health, and opportunity costs. "Costs of poverty" can also refer to the costs to the broader society in which poverty exists.
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Poor people often incur higher expenses due to lack of options
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost_of_poverty
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2024-04-09T18:17:40Z
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