Distribution of Income and Wealth: Poverty and Inequality (AQA A-Level Economics): Quizzes
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In the UK, what percentage of median income defines the poverty line?
In the UK, what percentage of median income defines the poverty line?
60%
Under the triple lock system, pensions rise by which measure?
Under the triple lock system, pensions rise by which measure?
Greatest of 3: earnings, CPI, or 2.5%
By age 3, how far behind are poorer children compared to wealthier peers?
By age 3, how far behind are poorer children compared to wealthier peers?
9 months
How many years longer do professional workers live than unskilled workers?
How many years longer do professional workers live than unskilled workers?
8 years
What distinguishes absolute poverty from relative poverty?
What distinguishes absolute poverty from relative poverty?
Deprivation of basic needs vs comparison
When did pension policy shift to index-linking with the RPI?
When did pension policy shift to index-linking with the RPI?
Early 1980s
At age 16, how many GCSE grades lower do poor children achieve?
At age 16, how many GCSE grades lower do poor children achieve?
1.7 grades
Who are the 'low-waged' in poverty analysis?
Who are the 'low-waged' in poverty analysis?
Workers in low-paying employment
How much less do babies in poorest areas weigh at birth on average?
How much less do babies in poorest areas weigh at birth on average?
200 grams
By age 14, how far behind are children from poor backgrounds?
By age 14, how far behind are children from poor backgrounds?
Over 5 terms