Which of the Following Would Be the Best Direct Indicator

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the best direct indicator of poverty?

• A) Declared income below the official poverty line
• B) Buying second-hand clothes
• C) Renting rather than owning a house
• D) Car ownership

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Definitions:

Constant-Cost Industry

An industry in which the input costs do not change significantly with changes in output levels, often resulting in stable product prices over time.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production and variables in a market are in balance over a longer period, with no external pressures prompting change.

Decrease in Demand

A downward shift in the demand curve, indicating that consumers are willing to purchase less of a good or service at each price point.

Resource Prices

Refers to the costs associated with inputs used in the production of goods or services, such as raw materials, labor, and capital.