A "Living Wage" Provides for a Minimum Wage Tailored to Living

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A "living wage" provides for a minimum wage tailored to living costs in a city or geographic area.

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Definitions:

Poverty Line

A threshold set to measure income levels below which individuals or families are considered to be living in poverty, based on the ability to afford basic needs.

Minimum Hourly Wage

The lowest legal hourly pay that workers can receive, which is set by government law or regulation.

Wage Earner

An individual who receives a salary or wages in exchange for labor or services provided to an employer.

Antipoverty Programs

Governmental initiatives designed to reduce poverty and inequality by providing financial aid and services to the needy.