Absolute and relative poverty 4.2.1 Flashcards
1
Q
Define Absolute poverty
A
Being unable to afford the most basic things like food, clean water and shelter
2
Q
Define Relative poverty
A
Earning less than a particular percentage of a country’s average income
3
Q
What 3 factors influence poverty rates
A
Infrastructure
Education
Aid
4
Q
How does infrastructure influence poverty rates
A
poor infrastructure decreases production and transportation which decreases income
5
Q
How does Education influence poverty rates
A
Education increases productivity which increases income
6
Q
How does aid influence poverty rates
A
An increase in aid betters healthcare and education increasing productivity increasing income
