Paco is a child living in Haiti. Both of his parents are unemployed, his family is homeless, and they do not have enough money to buy regular meals. Paco would be considered to be living in ______ poverty.

A. absolute
B. relative
C. means-tested
D. subsidiary


Answer: A

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