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Paper 2 structured question: Poverty

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Analyzing poverty helps in formulating effective policies.

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Relative vs Absolute Poverty

Relative poverty is about income comparison, while absolute poverty is a fixed measure of survival needs.

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    Explain the difference between absolute and relative poverty.

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Poverty Definitions

Absolute poverty is defined as lacking the minimum income necessary for basic needs, while relative poverty is defined in relation to the average income of society.

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    State the definition of absolute poverty.

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