are most poor people dysfunctional or most dysfunctional people poor.?

Answer 1

Neither.

In order for a capitalist economy to function, there must be poor people, i.e. a subordinated group who need to undercut wages for survival. Without a subordinated group capitalism cannot thrive.

Under our current system, there is nothing dysfunctional about poverty. It's really quite the opposite, and there in lies the problem.

Answer 2

I think one situation creates the other, either way.

Answer 3

Both.

Answer 4

neither