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What is the topic of the text?
What is the topic of the text?
Poverty
Define poverty.
Define poverty.
Poverty is a state of being extremely poor, lacking the resources to meet basic needs.
What is an example of a social issue related to poverty?
What is an example of a social issue related to poverty?
Food insecurity, where individuals or families do not have reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
What is the main difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty?
What is the main difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty?
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What percentage of the world's population live on less than $30 per day in PPP dollars?
What percentage of the world's population live on less than $30 per day in PPP dollars?
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Where do more than 40% of the poor live according to the World Bank Group in 2020?
Where do more than 40% of the poor live according to the World Bank Group in 2020?
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What is a common issue faced by the poorest citizens of middle-income countries despite economic development?
What is a common issue faced by the poorest citizens of middle-income countries despite economic development?
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What are some examples of policies and programs for poverty alleviation mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of policies and programs for poverty alleviation mentioned in the text?
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