An Absolute Measure of Poverty

question 25

Multiple Choice

An absolute measure of poverty

• A)uses position in the income distribution to determine the poverty line
• B)is a moderate measurement of poverty
• C)uses a fixed income or consumption level to set the poverty line
• D)similar to measuring income inequality

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Definitions:

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Blood Buffer

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