Who sets the poverty threshold?
a. the council of economic advisors
c. federal reserve
b. afl-cio
d. the government

The correct answer is D) the government.

The government sets the poverty threshold.

The poverty threshold establishes the lowest income level. It is a measure needed to provide economic support to poor families or individuals. The threshold provides statistical information that helps the government to make decisions. The poverty threshold is issued on an annual basis by the Census Bureau.  

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