Question

Find the correct match for the words.

• A. Average income
• B. Total income
• C. Income distribution
• D. Consumption level

Answer 1

Relative poverty refers to the distribution of the national income across the individuals and households in a country.

Absolute poverty in a country can be measured by looking at its consumption levels.

National income or total income refers to the total amount of income earned by a country in a given year.

Per capita income refers to the average amount of money earned per person in a year in a particular country.