#1
Which of the following is a common measure of poverty?
GDP per capita
Income inequality index
Human Development Index (HDI)
Poverty line
#2
What percentage of the world's population lives below the international poverty line?
#3
Which of the following factors is NOT typically associated with socioeconomic disparities?
Education level
Access to healthcare
Gender
Hair color
#4
What is the poverty gap index?
A measure of how severe poverty is
The difference between the poverty line and actual income
A measure of income inequality
The percentage of population living in poverty
#5
What is the main difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty?
Absolute poverty considers basic needs, while relative poverty considers income compared to others
Absolute poverty considers income, while relative poverty considers assets
Absolute poverty is measured globally, while relative poverty is measured locally
Absolute poverty is based on subjective perceptions, while relative poverty is based on objective criteria
#6
Which demographic group is often disproportionately affected by poverty?
Elderly individuals
Young children
Middle-aged adults
Teenagers
#7
What is the concept of 'working poor'?
Individuals who work but cannot afford basic necessities
Individuals who work overtime to escape poverty
Individuals who work and earn above the poverty line
Individuals who work in industries with high poverty rates
#8
What is the Gini coefficient used to measure?
Unemployment rate
Income inequality
Education level
Access to healthcare
#9
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of poverty?
Food insecurity
Limited access to education
Decreased crime rates
Poor health outcomes
#10
Which region has the highest rate of extreme poverty?
Europe
Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
North America
#11
What is the poverty cycle?
A period of economic growth that leads to decreased poverty rates
A situation where poverty perpetuates itself through lack of access to resources
A governmental policy aimed at eradicating poverty
A measure of the severity of poverty within a population
#12
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to socioeconomic disparities?
Discrimination
Inheritance
Geographic location
Social security benefits
#13
What is meant by the term 'food desert'?
An area with a high density of fast-food restaurants
An area with limited access to affordable and nutritious food
An area with abundant farmland
An area with a high prevalence of obesity
#14
Which economic theory suggests that poverty is necessary for economic growth?
Keynesian economics
Marxist economics
Classical economics
Supply-side economics
#15
What is the poverty trap?
A mechanism that prevents individuals from escaping poverty
A government program aimed at alleviating poverty
A sudden increase in poverty rates
A measure of extreme poverty
#16
Which country has the highest rate of child poverty among developed nations?
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
Japan