The United Nations Development Programme Uses a Multidimensional Measure of Poverty

question 89

Multiple Choice

The United Nations Development Programme uses a multidimensional measure of poverty. What are the dimensions used in the multidimensional poverty index (MPI) ?

• A) health, education, and living standards
• B) income, employment, and living standards
• C) health, infant mortality, and literacy rates
• D) literacy, employment, and infant mortality

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Definitions:

Official Government Definition

A formal and authoritative explanation or description of a term or policy provided by a governmental body.

Biological Needs

Fundamental requirements that sustain the life of an organism, such as food, water, and shelter.

Equality Of Income

A state in which income is distributed equally among individuals or groups in society.

Incentive To Produce

Factors or motivations that encourage firms or individuals to engage in production, often driven by the potential for profit or market demand.