4.2.1 absolute and relative poverty

Question 1

definition of absolute poverty

Answer 1

cannot access the most basic, life sustaining goods and services

Question 2

definition of relative poverty

Answer 2

incomes below a given average in society

Question 3

definition of equity

Answer 3

fair distribution of income

Question 4

definition of equality

Answer 4

equal distribution of income

Question 5

causes of poverty

Answer 5

unemployment - cyclical and structural

poor education/skills

poor healthcare

tax cuts for the rich

wars and conflict