Consider the following statement: "In Canada,there will always be some families living in poverty." Which of the following statements best explains why this statement may be true?
A)If the definition of poverty is an absolute one,then a certain percentage of families will always be poor.
B)Economic growth will never be high enough to lift all families above the low-income cut off.
C)If the definition of poverty is an absolute one,then an absolute number of families will be defined as living in poverty.
D)If the definition of poverty is a relative one,then some families will always be defined as poor relative to richer families.
E)If the definition of poverty is a relative one,then a constant number of families will always be defined as living in poverty.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If poverty is defined relatively, it means that poverty is measured in relation to the income distribution of the population. Thus, there will always be families considered poor compared to wealthier families, regardless of overall economic growth.

Consider the Following Statement: "In Canada,there Will Always Be Some