What are the two methods of measuring income inequality and distribution of income? Explain the two in a precise manner. (5 points) Who are the poor in the U.S? Please give a statistical profile of the poor. (Provide as much evidence from BLS) (5 points) Give some explanations for poverty in the U.S., i.e, the causes of poverty. Support your answer with data and evidence (5 points)  

In deciding whether or not to go to college, one would compare the discounted value of:

If the screening hypothesis is true:

Consider an individual who will invest a total of $10,000 in direct and indirect costs for training in order to increase earnings by $12,500 for the next year. Suppose the interest rate is 8%. If this person plans to retire the following year, the net present value of this investment is:

Family background is thought to influence an individual‘s earnings:

This question is to ensure that you are in the exam room.  If you are not in the exam room close the exam right away! If you have made arrangements to take the exam at the DRC proctored testing center, you may skip this question.  What is the name of Dr. Flynn’s family cat? 

René Descartes claimed that “I think, therefore I doubt, therefore I am.” Which philosophical position does this reference?

Which of the following statements best describes the function of a metatarsal pad in a foot orthosis?

A 74-year-old female is being seen in the ER status post ground-level fall (GLF). X-rays revealed moderate soft tissue injuries along with a C5 stable transverse process fracture. Which of the following spinal orthotics would be MOST likely prescribed?

What is the primary purpose of a tenodesis orthosis?