Multiple Choice
Measuring poverty using an absolute income scale (like the poverty line) is likely to be deceptive because:
A) income is not correlated with job satisfaction
B) the poor are not likely to participate in the labour market
C) income measures don't include the value of in-kind transfers
D) money is more highly valued by the poor than by the rich
Correct Answer:
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