a) Are the poor adults with whom you are familiar poor because of things they did (got pregnant at an early age, committed a crime that prevented them from getting a good job, had a child out of wedlock), things they failed to do (finish their education, work hard, work a second job) things that happened to them (they were victims of an accident, or were left with children to attend to) or is the system rigged against poor people? Be specific. (Answer as a market economist.)

(b) What policy would you suggest as a national leader to increase income mobility? (Source: Guell)