Understanding Poverty

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What is the topic of the text?

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?

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?

<p>Absolute poverty compares income against the amount needed to meet basic personal needs, while relative poverty measures a person's living standards compared to others in the same time and place. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's population live on less than $30 per day in PPP dollars?

<p>85% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do more than 40% of the poor live according to the World Bank Group in 2020?

<p>Conflict-affected countries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue faced by the poorest citizens of middle-income countries despite economic development?

<p>They frequently do not gain an adequate share of their countries' increased wealth to leave poverty. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of policies and programs for poverty alleviation mentioned in the text?

<p>Electrification in rural areas and housing first policies in urban areas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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