Homelessness in major U.S. cities is a complex issue, which is often handled in ineffective or counterproductive ways. The resources that cities provide to the homeless are often squandered because they are ineffectively allocated. Typically, when homeless people need somewhere to sleep for the night, they are provided access to temporary public shelters; when they develop infections from unsanitary conditions, they are treated in emergency rooms; and when they abuse drugs or are deemed a public nuisance, they are prosecuted and put in jails. All of these methods are costly and often ineffective, but thankfully there are better alternatives. For chronically homeless individuals, permanent subsidized housing and free access to treatment programs have been shown to be cost-conscious and effective options in several cities. These programs have the potential to save, on average, tens of thousands of dollars annually per person. Which of the following can be inferred from the information in the passage? radio_button_unchecked When developing policies to combat homelessness, cities should focus on the most humane strategies. radio_button_unchecked U.S. cities should find customized solutions to handle the homelessness problem. radio_button_unchecked There are many resource costs associated with caring for and treating homeless people. radio_button_unchecked Homeless shelters are ineffective