Poverty Can Be Defined in Either Relative or Absolute Terms

Multiple Choice

Poverty can be defined in either relative or absolute terms.How does relative deprivation measure poverty?

A) by comparing the standard of living among the poor to the basic necessities of life
B) by comparing the poor to people with low socioeconomic status in other countries
C) by determining if the poor have minimal food and shelter
D) by comparing the poor to more affluent members of society