Economics Poverty Questions
The poverty headcount ratio is a measure that indicates the proportion of a population living below the poverty line. It calculates the number of individuals or households whose income falls below a certain threshold level. The poverty gap severity index measures the depth of poverty by considering the distance between the income of those below the poverty line and the poverty line itself. The elasticity index ratio measures the responsiveness of poverty reduction to changes in economic growth. The threshold line is the income level used to determine whether an individual or household is considered to be living in poverty. The incidence reduction strategy refers to the various policies and programs implemented to reduce poverty rates. The program cycle trap line refers to the phenomenon where individuals or households become trapped in a cycle of poverty due to limited access to resources and opportunities. The threshold gap severity elasticity index ratio threshold line incidence reduction strategy program cycle trap line threshold gap severity refers to the combination of these different measures and strategies used to analyze and address poverty.