Criticisms

Question 1

Mel cousins 2007.

Answer 1

“Although the measure of poverty have been a success in Ireland, there has also been tensions involved, in both. This is especially due to changing economic circumstances in Ireland and the widening community”.

Question 2

Relative poverty criticisms

Answer 2

It is downplayed as a legitimate way to measure poverty.
3 main disadvantages:
1. It confuses poverty with income inequality.
2. Misleading in a situation where living standards and welfare rates. They all rise in real terms.
3. Not suited to comparing countries at different stages of development.

Question 3

Consistent poverty criticisms

Answer 3

Not changed since 1987.
Recent survey stated that a loss of creditability present with this measure.
Led to ‘reconfigured’ deprivation measures.
Measurement inadequate - not getting enough support