Poor people purchase goods and services that would otherwise go unused, such as day-old bread, used cars, and second-hand clothes. Such purchases speak to

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These purchases illustrate "the functions of poverty," as they demonstrate how poor people contribute to the economy by buying goods and services that might not have a market among wealthier consumers, thus reducing waste and supporting certain markets.

Poor People Purchase Goods and Services That Would Otherwise Go