4.1.7.2 The problem of poverty NOTES

What does Absolute Poverty refer to?

• A condition where individuals can meet minimum physical needs

• A condition where individuals are unable to meet minimum physical needs

• A condition where individuals live on more than $2.15 a day

• A condition defined by relative economic status

How is the international poverty line defined by the World Bank as of 2021?

• Living on less than $1.90 a day

• Living on less than $2.15 a day

• Living on less than $2.50 a day

• Living on less than $3.00 a day

What is Relative Poverty?

• Living on more than 50% of the country's median income

• Standard of living significantly lower than the average

• Inability to meet physical health needs

• Lack of basic life needs

Which factor does NOT contribute to poverty?

• Poor economic growth

• Limited access to quality education

• Discrimination based on race or gender

• High levels of employment

What is a common effect of poverty on health?

• Increased access to healthcare

• Reduced rates of diseases

• Higher rates of diseases due to malnutrition

• Improved living conditions

What does the poverty line reflect?

• A minimum income necessary to afford luxury goods

• A minimum income necessary to afford a basic standard of living

• The average income of a country

• The highest income level in a low-income country

What is NOT a typical measure of Relative Poverty?

• Below 60% of the median income

• Below 75% of the median income

• Below 50% of the median income

• Below 40% of the median income

Which is a direct consequence of poverty in social aspects?

• Enhanced access to resources

• Increased social networks

• Social exclusion

• Higher social mobility

What is a primary focus of international development goals regarding Absolute Poverty?

• To eradicate poverty

• To maintain current poverty levels

• To redefine poverty standards

• To increase the poverty threshold

Which option describes a policy implication of understanding both Absolute and Relative Poverty?

• Focusing only on high-income countries

• Ignoring economic disparities

• Tailoring interventions to address survival and inequality

• Reducing focus on social exclusion