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Equity, poverty and inequality: measurement and policies
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the following best defines absolute poverty?

  1. A situation where a person's income is less than 60% of the median income in their country
  2. A situation where a person cannot afford basic necessities such as food, clean water and shelter
  3. A situation where a person earns less than their neighbours
  4. A situation where a person has no savings or financial assets
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✓ Answer: B — A situation where a person cannot afford basic necessities such as food, clean water and shelter
Award 1 mark for identifying that absolute poverty refers to the inability to afford basic necessities for survival. A is incorrect — this describes relative poverty. C is incorrect — this describes income inequality rather than poverty. D is incorrect — lack of savings is not the definition of absolute poverty.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

In Brazil, a conditional cash transfer programme called Bolsa Família provides payments to low-income families on the condition that children attend school and receive vaccinations. This policy primarily aims to:

  1. Increase government tax revenue
  2. Break the cycle of poverty through human capital development
  3. Reduce inflation in the economy
  4. Encourage migration from rural to urban areas
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✓ Answer: B — Break the cycle of poverty through human capital development
Award 1 mark for identifying that conditional cash transfers aim to reduce poverty while investing in education and health (human capital) to prevent intergenerational poverty. A is incorrect — the programme increases government spending, not revenue. C is incorrect — cash transfers may increase demand but this is not the primary aim. D is incorrect — the programme is not designed to affect migration patterns.
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