Question

How does poverty commonly affect the distribution of economic power in a society?

Options

• Wealth becomes equally distributed.

• Middle-class grows rapidly.

• Wealth gets concentrated among a small group, increasing inequality.

• Economic power shifts towards poor communities.

Answer 1

Wealth gets concentrated among a small group, increasing inequality.

Explanation:

Poverty fosters an uneven distribution where wealth is concentrated among few individuals, increasing inequality within society.