The absolute poverty line
A)decreases as real income grows.
B)shows the average income of the lowest income group.
C)can be measured with the Lorenz curve.
D)none of the above.

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The absolute poverty line is a fixed threshold, not necessarily changing with real income growth, not an average income measure, and not directly measured by the Lorenz curve, which illustrates income distribution.

The Absolute Poverty Line