Question

which of these statements most clearly indicates a way out of poverty?

workfare is a program in which welfare recipients work for their benefits.

a college graduate makes more than twice as much as a high school dropout.

tax rates on high incomes have been reduced more than rates on lower incomes.

advances in technology mean that many service jobs require fewer skills than before.

Explanation:

This statement highlights the income advantage of higher education, which is a direct path to increased earning potential—key to escaping poverty. The other options either describe existing programs (workfare), regressive tax policies (reduced high-income taxes), or trends that may lower skill requirements (technology advances), none of which clearly indicate a way out of poverty.

Answer:

B. A college graduate makes more than twice as much as a high school dropout.