17 Questions
Which type of poverty is characterised by people's inability to obtain food necessary for survival?
Critical poverty
What is the primary factor that determines relative poverty?
Comparison with others in the same society
Which type of poverty is experienced during certain stages of an individual's life cycle, such as during childhood or old age?
Cyclical poverty
What is the basis of definitions in subjective poverty?
Households' own assessments of minimum income
Which type of poverty is a result of not having access to goods and services that are considered normal in a society?
Relative poverty
What is the primary characteristic of chronic poverty?
It is a permanent or long-term condition
What is a major factor contributing to the high poverty rates in developing countries, according to the text?
Poor social and economic policies
What is the relationship between environmental shocks and stresses and poverty rates, according to the text?
The relationship is relatively limited in scope
What is a consequence of poor social and economic policies, according to the text?
Limited access to quality education and healthcare
Which of the following is a factor contributing to poverty, according to the text?
Disproportionate wealth
What is the primary cause of poverty, according to the text?
Poor social and economic policies
What is the primary reason for the resurgence of global concern for poverty towards the end of the 1980s?
The failure of structural adjustment programs to reduce poverty
What is the relationship between poverty and an individual's perception?
Poverty is always a relative concept, dependent on societal norms and values
What is a potential consequence of poverty on the economy and society?
Detrimental economic and social consequences
What is the underlying assumption of the concept of poverty being relative to societal norms and values?
Wants and needs of people vary from one society to another
What is the implication of poverty being the parent of revolution and crime?
Poverty can lead to social unrest and instability
What is the significance of international organizations in the context of poverty eradication?
They exert pressure on governments to address poverty
Learn about the different types of poverty, including absolute poverty and relative poverty, and how they affect individuals and societies. Understand the differences between poverty and deprivation, and how people perceive poverty in relation to others.
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