Some critics believe that the poverty line is unrealistically low.Which of the following is not one of their arguments?
A) Estimates do not include measures of economic hardships, such as food stamp use.
B) Estimates do not take into account child care costs.
C) Estimates do not take into account transportation costs.
D) Estimates do not take into account geographic variation.
E) Estimates do not take into account the value of noncash benefits, such as food stamps or Medicaid.

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Critics argue that the poverty line is too low because it doesn't account for economic hardships, child care, transportation, or geographic variation. However, they do not argue that it fails to account for noncash benefits; in fact, including these would make the poverty line appear higher, not lower.

Some Critics Believe That the Poverty Line Is Unrealistically Low