poverty

Question 1

define poverty

Answer 1

Poverty is a condition that exists when people lack adequate income and wealth to sustain a basic standard of living

Question 2

what are the types of poverty

Answer 2

• hunger and malnutrition
• unsafe environments
• social discrimination and exclusion
• homelessness and inadequate housing

Question 2

define absolute poverty

Answer 2

Absolute poverty exists when there is extreme outright poverty

Question 3

define relative poverty

Answer 3

Relative poverty is a comparative measure of
poverty, referring to those who have a lower standard of living in comparison to the average member of society

Question 4

what are the causes of poverty

Answer 4

• unemployment
• low wages
• illness
• age

Question 5

what are some policies for alleviate poverty and redistribute income

Answer 5

• promoting economic growth
• improving education
• using progressive taxation
• introducing a national minimum wage