A nonprofit organization conducts research on the economic impact of disabilities in a region. The research reveals that people with disabilities face higher costs of living due to expenses related to healthcare, assistive devices, and accessible housing. These additional costs contribute to a higher risk of poverty and economic hardship. The question is: In this research, the identified higher costs of living for people with disabilities primarily highlight: A) The efficiency of the current economic system B) The need for targeted economic policies and support measures C) The absence of any additional financial burden associated with disabilities D) The preference for institutional care over community- based support

Using data from a​ nation's census, an economist produced the following Lorenz curves for the distribution of that​ nation's income in 1962 and 1972. ​f(x) = 3x  +2 x2 5       5 Lorenz curve for 1962 ​g(x) = 2  x+ 3 x2 5       5 Lorenz curve for 1972 Find the Gini index of income concentration for each Lorenz curve and interpret the results.   Identify the integrand for the computation of the Gini index for 1962 and 1972.   The Gini index for 1962 is given by2 ∫ 0 1   .......  dxand the Gini index for 1972 is given by 2 ∫ 01 .......... dx.

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing nationwide survey conducted by the United States Census Bureau. The ACS provides data on income levels classified by race, gender, educational attainment, employment status and housing characteristics, among other categories. This data is used by many organizations, both public and private, to allocate funds and assess the changing conditions in local communities.   According to the ACS, poverty rates in the United States are HIGHER/LOWER for part-time workers than they are for full‑time workers.   According to the ACS, poverty rates in the United States are HIGHER/LOWER for black individuals than they are for white individuals.   Suppose that the least expensive plan with which a family of four can provide itself a nutritionally balanced meal plan in 1963 is $820 .   Given this information, what is the poverty threshold in 1963 for a family of four? poverty threshold: $

The random control trials (RCT) or random experiment (RE) method adopted from the medical world by development economics is currently believed to be the best method in understanding poverty and inequality and finding solutions to solve them. Critically explain the views of proponents of this RCT by also briefly describing the method.