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Poverty before independence?
Poverty before independence is a variety of methods have been proposed to measure it. This is shown on a map.
Define the human poverty index?
The human poverty index is a collection of statistics set to measure the human condition. The different statistics are combined to make the index.
What is comparative poverty?
Comparative poverty is a measure of poverty, which is also used as a measure of inequality. It refers to looking at poverty in comparison with others. For example, if you live in a country where there is a lot of inequality, where there are very rich people living in proximity to very poor people, it is argued, that the poor in countries like these are more aware of their poverty as they can compare it with the wealth of others living relatively close to them. At the same time, if you are poor in a country where most other people are poor, it is further argued, that you will not be as aware of your poverty as you are comparing yourself to other poor people. Therefore comparative poverty refers to what poor people can compare themselves with and how that affects their own perceptions of their poverty.
How do you measure how developed a country is?
By checking statistics such as GDP, employment, and poverty rates.
What is the poverty rate of Brazil?
high compared to other countries it has a high Gini coeffiecnt which is a measure of inequaility.
What are the measure the government has taken to alleviate poverty on business operations?
there is nothing much i can tell about Government plans .
How is the poverty threshold related to the poverty rate?
Take a look at the book on Urban Poverty in the Global Southhttp://urb.im/blog/upgs which talks about how how countries define the poverty threshold and measure poverty has a large influence on poverty rates:"The use of inappropriate poverty definitions that understate and misrepresent urban poverty helps explain why so little attention has been given to urban poverty reduction by aid agencies and development banks.""Almost all official measurements of urban poverty are also made with no dialogue with those who live in poverty and who struggle to live with inadequate incomes. It is always the judgement of 'experts' that identifies those who are 'poor,'""Different criteria used for defining poverty in a given nation can show almost no urban poverty or 30 to 50 percent of the urban population in poverty. There are hidden influences and assumptions within poverty definitions that often help under-count who is identified as being poor"
What is Statistics Canada poverty line?
In Canada, there is no 'official poverty line' but there are a series of similar measures, including: Low Income Cut-Offs (LICO), Low Income Measures (LIM), and Market Basket Measure (MBM).
What does Linea de Probreza mean?
"Linea de Pobreza" is a Spanish term that translates to "Poverty Line." It refers to the threshold of income or consumption level below which individuals or households are considered to be living in poverty. The Linea de Pobreza is often used by governments and international organizations to measure the extent of poverty in a particular country or region.
What are the four different types of poverty?
the different kinds of poverty are income poverty, non-income poverty, relative poverty and absolute poverty.
Is prostitution the best remedy for poverty reduction?
No, poverty breeds poverty.
Can poverty be an adverb?
No, the word poverty is not an adverb.The word poverty is a noun.
