Subjective poverty

Question 1

defintion

Answer 1

refers to whether people believe they are living in poverty

In some ways this is the most important measurement as how people view their situation will influence their behaviour

Question 2

Measured

Answer 2

Can be measured by a questionnaire
Studies will ask people whether they feel hey are better or worse off than a few years ago

Sometimes referred to as the ‘feel good factor’ investigates whether people are feeling hopeful and optimistic about their living standards