If the value of in-kind transfers are taken into account, the number of families living in poverty in the United States would

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In-kind transfers such as food stamps, housing subsidies, and Medicaid, can significantly decrease poverty rates. Studies show that taking these transfers into account can decrease the poverty rate by around 10 percent. Therefore, the correct answer is D, decrease by about 10 percent.

If the Value of In-Kind Transfers Are Taken into Account