Which of the following descriptions best characterizes poverty and inequality in the United States compared to other advanced democracies?

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The United States has one of the highest levels of income inequality among advanced democracies, with a Gini coefficient (a measure of income inequality) of 0.39, compared to the OECD average of 0.31. This level of income inequality is closely linked to a high degree of poverty, with over 34 million people living below the poverty line. Compared to other advanced democracies, the United States has both high levels of inequality and a high degree of poverty.

Which of the Following Descriptions Best Characterizes Poverty and Inequality