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Why do countries use different poverty lines ?​

Answer 1

• Different countries use different poverty lines to assess their poverty level.
• Each country uses different criteria to measure their development and growth.
• The information and availability of resources are different in every country.
• The income level and social nomes are different from other countries.
• For example : Owning a car in USA is a necessity but in India, it is a luxury.

Answer 2

Answer:

Different countries use different poverty lines because :

(a) The calorie requirement of different human races is different depending on their physical condition and dietary habits. Those races which have greater height and build require higher calories.

(b) The per capita income in different countries is also different i.e., per capita income is higher in developed countries as compared to developing countries.

(c) The standard of living in Western countries is higher than that of developing countries.

(d) The cost of essential items used in calculating the poverty line is higher in the developed countries.