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ASHA 777 [7]
3 years ago
12

Define the term poverty threshold.

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1 answer:
mr_godi [17]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

The poverty threshold, also known as the poverty limit, the poverty line, or the breadline, is the lowest level of income considered sufficient in a certain society. The poverty line is generally determined by adding up the entire cost of all basic resources consumed by an average human adult over the course of a year.

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