The Poverty Line

question 19

Multiple Choice

The poverty line

• A)is the income threshold for a person to be classified as in poverty
• B)is the consumption threshold for a person to be classified as in poverty
• C)is the income or consumption threshold for a person to be classified as in poverty
• D)is the national income baseline for measuring global poverty

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Definitions:

Humanistic

Relating to or supporting the principles of humanism, emphasizing the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively.

Biological

Pertaining to the science of life or living organisms, focusing on their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution.

Behavioural

Related to the actions or reactions of a person in response to external or internal stimuli.

Overcompensate

Making excessive corrections or adjustments in attempting to rectify a perceived flaw, mistake, or deficiency.