Question

differentiate between absolute poverty and relative poverty

Answer 1

In contrast, “relative” poverty refers to poverty measured against a poverty line that's defined in terms of the distribution of income, consumption, or other living standards within a country. ... In that sense, relative poverty measures are actually measures of distribution, rather than an absolute Standard of Living.

Answer 2

Answer:

Absolute poverty:it refers to total number of people living below the poverty line.It gives accurate results.

Relative poverty:relative poverty refers to poverty of people in comparison to other people.

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