Poverty
5.2What the syllabus asks of you
- definition of absolute and relative poverty The difference between the two terms.
- the causes of poverty The causes of poverty including unemployment, low wages, illness and age.
- policies to alleviate poverty and redistribute Policies including those promoting economic growth, improved education, more generous income state benefits, progressive taxation, and national minimum wage.
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Chapter 5: Poverty
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