Poverty Flashcards

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What is poverty?

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Poverty occurs when people do not have enough money to meet their basic needs e.g. food, water, housing, and access to services (such as healthcare and education)

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What is absolute poverty?

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It occurs when a person lives below a certain threshold, usually considered to be $1 per day

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