Differentiate between absolute poverty and relative poverty.
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Difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty:
S. No.
Basis of Difference
Absolute Poverty
Relative Poverty
i.
Meaning
Absolute poverty means that the person is not able to achieve a minimum level of consumption.
Relative poverty means that a person is poor in comparison of certain other person.
ii.
Prevalent in
This concept is prevalent in less developed countries.
This concept is prevalent in developed countries.
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