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4.2.1 Absolute and relative poverty

What type of poverty uses a fixed real poverty line?

A

It means income is insufficient for basic necessities such as food, clean water, shelter and warmth.

B

Relative poverty is judged against a proportion of median income.

C

Absolute poverty uses a fixed real poverty line.

D

Economic growth raises real incomes, allowing more people to cross the fixed absolute poverty line.

4.2.1 Absolute and relative poverty Flashcards

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Flashcards for Edexcel A A Level Economics 4.2.1 Absolute and relative poverty, covering the key terms, economic models and case studies you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. 22 cards, matched to the Edexcel A A Level Economics (9EC0) specification.