Observation Quiz As you can see, most states have far more poor children than poor adults, unlike in most European nations. Which seven states have the most balanced poverty rates (i.e., where children are not twice as often poor as those over 64)? (see answer, page A-14)

Answer to Observation Quiz (from page A-13) Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Note that those states tend to have relatively low poverty overall.