Nathan and Cynthia are both factory workers who earn a combined annual income of $30,000.They have four children.They rarely go out to eat,and they rely on family and friends for help with day care and other needs.Their family would be considered to live in which of these?

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Relative poverty is when a family's income is below the median income level and they struggle to make ends meet. Nathan and Cynthia's combined income would place them below the median income level, and their reliance on family and friends for support suggests they may be struggling to meet their basic needs. They may not be in absolute poverty (which refers to a lack of basic necessities like food, shelter, and clothing) but their income level may still not be enough to provide a comfortable standard of living. Limited poverty is not a widely recognized term in poverty research, and comparative poverty refers to a situation where individuals or families lack the resources to participate fully in their society, which is not indicated in the scenario given.

Nathan and Cynthia Are Both Factory Workers Who Earn a Combined