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18 marksIncome Inequality, Poverty and Poverty Alleviation

CAPE Economics Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)

Explain how three of the following factors contribute to poverty: (i) Non-ownership of resources, especially human capital; (ii) Unemployment; (iii) Large family size; (iv) Single parent, female-headed family; (v) Discrimination.

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  1. 6(a)(i)Explain the term 'poverty line'.[4 marks]
  2. 6(a)(ii)Use the concept of poverty line to distinguish between persons who are 'absolutely poor' and persons who are 'relatively poor'.[6 marks]
  3. 6(c)(i)Discuss the term 'welfare programme'.[4 marks]
  4. 6(c)(ii)Discuss three areas from among health, education, housing, and employment in which the government of your country supports programmes aimed at poverty…[18 marks]

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