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4.2.1 Absolute and relative poverty
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Two Ways to Measure Poverty

Two Ways to Measure Poverty

Absolute poverty means being unable to afford basic necessities needed to sustain life, such as food, clean water, shelter and warmth. It is judged against a fixed real poverty line.

4.2.1 Absolute and relative poverty Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Economics
  3. /4.2.1 Absolute and relative poverty

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel A A Level Economics 4.2.1 Absolute and relative poverty for A Level Economics. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Start with the core supply-and-demand models before moving on to the more evaluation-heavy macroeconomic policy topics.