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O-LevelEconomicsGovernment and the macroeconomy2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q251 Mark

The richest 60% of the population in a developed economy received an increase in income. Which row is correct as a result of this increase?

Aabsolute poverty: increased, relative poverty: increased
Babsolute poverty: increased, relative poverty: remained constant
Cabsolute poverty: remained constant, relative poverty: increased
Dabsolute poverty: remained constant, relative poverty: remained constant

✓ Correct answer

C: absolute poverty: remained constant, relative poverty: increased

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Topic
Government and the macroeconomy, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 25.

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