The Relative Concept of Poverty Is Based on How Far

question 36

True/False

The relative concept of poverty is based on how far behind average income a particular family gets.

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Definitions:

Present Value

The value today of a sum of money or cash flows expected in the future, calculated with a certain rate of return.

Compound Interest

Interest calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest of previous periods of a deposit or loan.

Earnings Rate

The rate at which an individual or corporation is taxed or the speed at which an investment grows.

Present Value Index

A ratio used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of investments by comparing the present value of future cash flows to the initial investment cost.