APECO LESSON 3

What is poverty incidence?

• The number of people living below the national poverty line
• The percentage of the population living below the national poverty line
• The total income earned by the poorest segment of the population
• The average income of a household below the poverty line

What does unemployment rate measure?

• The total number of unemployed individuals in a country
• The percentage of the labor force that is unemployed
• The number of job vacancies available
• The average duration of unemployment

What is income inequality?

• The unequal distribution of wealth among individuals in a society
• The average income level in a country
• The total income earned by the government
• The number of people living below the poverty line

What are infrastructures?

• The natural resources available in a country
• The buildings and physical structures in a city
• The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society
• The financial resources allocated for public projects

What is subsistence incidence?

• The percentage of people living in urban areas
• The proportion of the population living below the subsistence level
• The amount of food required for basic survival
• The average income of rural households

What economic challenge is caused by insufficient infrastructure investment?

• Increased traffic congestion
• Limited connectivity in rural areas
• High poverty incidence
• Inadequate government policies

How does income inequality affect access to education?

• It increases access to quality education for all income groups
• It decreases access to education for low-income individuals
• It has no impact on access to education
• It ensures equal opportunities for education for everyone

Which factor contributes to unemployment?

• High levels of education
• Abundant job opportunities
• Government policies promoting employment
• Lack of available jobs in the market

How does poverty incidence relate to income inequality?

• Poverty incidence and income inequality are unrelated concepts
• Higher poverty incidence often correlates with higher income inequality
• Lower poverty incidence leads to higher income inequality
• Income inequality has no impact on poverty incidence

What is a consequence of poor maintenance and deterioration of infrastructure?

• Improved efficiency in transportation
• Decreased economic productivity
• Enhanced connectivity in rural areas
• Reduced unemployment rates