CAPE Economics Unit 1 · 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)(i)
Explain and critique the basic needs approach to measuring poverty.
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- 6(a)(i)Using a suitable example, explain the term 'poverty'.[6 marks]
- 6(a)(ii)Distinguish between 'absolute poverty' and 'relative poverty'.[8 marks]
- 6(b)(ii)Explain and critique the poverty line approach to measuring poverty.[12 marks]
- 6(b)(iii)Explain and critique the UNDP's Human Development Index approach to measuring poverty.[12 marks]
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