Chapter 33: Poverty Flashcards
1
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Absolute poverty
A
A condition where people’s income is too low to enable them to meet their basic needs
2
Q
Relative poverty
A
A condition where people are poor in comparison to others in the country. Their income is too low to enable them to enjoy the average standard of living in their country
3
Q
Vicious circle of poverty
A
A situation where people become trapped in poverty
4
Q
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
A
A measure of poverty based on deprivations in education, health and standard of living
