A functional analysis of poverty argues that ______.
A) there are many social benefits to poverty
B) the "costs" of poverty clearly outweigh the benefits
C) the poor are an unnecessary burden on the wealthy
D) societies are well advised to conduct rigorous campaigns to eliminate poverty

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A functional analysis of poverty suggests that poverty serves certain functions within a society, such as creating jobs for those who provide services to the poor. This perspective does not necessarily imply that these functions are morally justifiable or socially desirable, but rather that poverty plays a role in the social structure.

A Functional Analysis of Poverty Argues That ______