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5.2. Poverty

Syllabus
0455–2027–2028
Topic
5.2
Level
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5.2.1—Definitions of absolute and relative poverty

  • difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty

5.2.2—Causes of poverty

  • unemployment
  • low wages
  • illness
  • age
  • environmental factors

5.2.3—Policies to alleviate poverty and redistribute income

  • promoting economic growth
  • improved education
  • improved healthcare provision
  • more generous state benefits
  • progressive taxation
  • national minimum wage (NMW)

Objective notes

3 learning objectives
ConceptIGCSE Economics