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What is one of the main barriers that families in poverty face?
What is one of the main barriers that families in poverty face?
Poor health leads to increased productivity in the workforce.
Poor health leads to increased productivity in the workforce.
False
Name one of the Four Factors of Production.
Name one of the Four Factors of Production.
Land, Labor, or Capital
Families in poverty experience a low income, which restricts their ability to meet basic ________ needs.
Families in poverty experience a low income, which restricts their ability to meet basic ________ needs.
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Match the following Factors of Production with their definitions:
Match the following Factors of Production with their definitions:
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Which of the following is an example of positive externality from production?
Which of the following is an example of positive externality from production?
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Negative externalities of consumption only affect those directly involved in the activity.
Negative externalities of consumption only affect those directly involved in the activity.
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What contributes to the low economic growth in a country facing the poverty cycle?
What contributes to the low economic growth in a country facing the poverty cycle?
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What is entrepreneurship?
What is entrepreneurship?
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Breaking the poverty cycle requires no investments in education or healthcare.
Breaking the poverty cycle requires no investments in education or healthcare.
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A factory that emits CO₂ and other pollutants creates a ______ externality.
A factory that emits CO₂ and other pollutants creates a ______ externality.
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Explain how limited access to healthcare affects individuals in poverty.
Explain how limited access to healthcare affects individuals in poverty.
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What is a benefit of people getting vaccinated?
What is a benefit of people getting vaccinated?
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Match the examples to their types of externality:
Match the examples to their types of externality:
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Name one example of a positive externality from consumer behavior.
Name one example of a positive externality from consumer behavior.
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Entrepreneurs only focus on traditional business models without innovating.
Entrepreneurs only focus on traditional business models without innovating.
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Which of the following best describes a negative externality?
Which of the following best describes a negative externality?
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Absolute poverty refers to the condition where individuals can meet their basic living standards.
Absolute poverty refers to the condition where individuals can meet their basic living standards.
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What is a positive externality?
What is a positive externality?
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Social exclusion often occurs due to ______.
Social exclusion often occurs due to ______.
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Match the following terms to their definitions:
Match the following terms to their definitions:
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What defines absolute poverty?
What defines absolute poverty?
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Economic growth is measured by the increase in Gross National Income (GNI).
Economic growth is measured by the increase in Gross National Income (GNI).
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What is the Poverty Cycle?
What is the Poverty Cycle?
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The ______ is a theory that allows for the comparison of economic productivity and standards of living between countries.
The ______ is a theory that allows for the comparison of economic productivity and standards of living between countries.
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Which of the following is a key dimension measured by the Human Development Index (HDI)?
Which of the following is a key dimension measured by the Human Development Index (HDI)?
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Relative poverty focuses on survival needs and is globally fixed.
Relative poverty focuses on survival needs and is globally fixed.
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What impact does the dependency burden have on economic productivity?
What impact does the dependency burden have on economic productivity?
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Which of the following best describes economic development?
Which of the following best describes economic development?
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The Poverty Cycle indicates that high economic growth leads to better healthcare and education.
The Poverty Cycle indicates that high economic growth leads to better healthcare and education.
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What are the four factors of production?
What are the four factors of production?
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In ______ poverty, individuals cannot meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter.
In ______ poverty, individuals cannot meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter.
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Which of the following is an example of a negative externality from consumption?
Which of the following is an example of a negative externality from consumption?
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Match the following types of externalities with their examples:
Match the following types of externalities with their examples:
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Choropleth maps are used to illustrate patterns of development through colors indicating income levels.
Choropleth maps are used to illustrate patterns of development through colors indicating income levels.
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What is a strategy to break the poverty cycle?
What is a strategy to break the poverty cycle?
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Study Notes
The Poverty Cycle
- Poverty can perpetuate itself across generations
- Low Income: Limited resources restrict access to basic needs (food, shelter, education)
- Limited Access to Education & Healthcare: Low income prevents families from affording these crucial resources
- Poor Health & Low Productivity: Poor health hinders work efficiency and opportunities for higher-paying jobs
- Low Economic Growth: A less educated and healthy workforce reduces economic growth and job creation, thus limiting income opportunities
- Cycle Repeats: Children born into poverty face the same challenges, continuing the cycle
Breaking the Cycle
- Investing in education, healthcare, and infrastructure is crucial
- Investments improve productivity, create economic opportunities, and lead to sustainable economic growth
Factors of Production
- Land: All natural resources used in production (minerals, oil, land, water, forests)
- Labor: Human effort in creating goods and services (physical and intellectual)
- Capital: Physical tools, machinery, buildings, and infrastructure used in production, including financial capital
- Entrepreneurship: Ability to combine factors to innovate and risk-taking in business, driving economic growth and creating new products and industries
Externalities of Production and Consumption
- Externalities are side effects of production/consumption that impact third parties
- Positive Externalities: Beneficial effects on third parties beyond buyer/seller (e.g., factory installs renewable energy sources, benefitting the environment)
- Negative Externalities: Harmful effects on third parties (e.g., factory emissions contribute to global warming)
Government Responses to Externalities
- Positive Externalities: Governments may provide subsidies or tax breaks to incentivize beneficial behaviors
- Negative Externalities: Governments may impose taxes or regulations to mitigate harmful effects
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Description
This quiz explores the complex dynamics of the poverty cycle and how it affects generations. It discusses the impact of low income, limited access to education and healthcare, and poor health on economic growth. Additionally, it highlights strategies for breaking the cycle through investment in essential sectors.
