Distinguish among absolute, relative, and subjective poverty
What will be an ideal response?
Absolute poverty is a condition in which people do not have the means to secure the
most basic necessities of life, and it is measured by comparing personal or household
income or expenses with the cost of buying a given quantity of goods and services?
relative poverty exists when people are able to afford basic necessities but are still
unable to maintain an average standard of living, and it is measured by comparing one
person's income with the incomes of others? and subjective poverty is measured by
comparing the actual income against the income earner's expectations and potential.
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