What are the two approaches to measure poverty in an economy?

Relative poverty

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Churning poverty

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Transient poverty

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Absolute poverty

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The correct option is D Absolute poverty
There are two approaches to measure poverty: absolute poverty and relative poverty. Absolute poverty studies the level of poverty in a particular country in terms of consumption levels, whereas relative poverty compares the level of poverty in different countries in terms of income levels.

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