As a recent college graduate, I have a temporary inability to pay my rent and am forced to move back to my old bedroom in my parent's house. My parents, having taken an economics class decades ago, may be unconcerned with my current low-income situation because they think I:

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The marginal poor refers to individuals who are living just above the poverty line and are at a higher risk of falling into poverty due to unexpected economic changes or emergencies. As a recent college graduate with temporary financial difficulties, I fit into this category. My parents may not recognize this and may assume I am either lacking income mobility or among the long-term poor, but the best choice is C. The other options are not applicable to my situation.

As a Recent College Graduate, I Have a Temporary Inability