Head Count Ratio and Poverty Gap Index

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What is the Head Count Ratio?

  1. The percentage of the population living in poverty.

  2. The average income of the poor.

  3. The difference between the poverty line and the average income of the poor.

  4. The percentage of the population living below the poverty line.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Head Count Ratio is a measure of the incidence of poverty. It is calculated by dividing the number of people living below the poverty line by the total population.

What is the Poverty Gap Index?

  1. The average income of the poor.

  2. The difference between the poverty line and the average income of the poor.

  3. The percentage of the population living in poverty.

  4. The percentage of the population living below the poverty line.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Poverty Gap Index is a measure of the depth of poverty. It is calculated by taking the average of the income shortfalls of the poor.

Which measure of poverty is more sensitive to changes in the distribution of income among the poor?

  1. Head Count Ratio

  2. Poverty Gap Index

  3. Both are equally sensitive

  4. Neither is sensitive


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Poverty Gap Index is more sensitive to changes in the distribution of income among the poor because it takes into account the depth of poverty, not just the incidence of poverty.

Which measure of poverty is more sensitive to changes in the poverty line?

  1. Head Count Ratio

  2. Poverty Gap Index

  3. Both are equally sensitive

  4. Neither is sensitive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Head Count Ratio is more sensitive to changes in the poverty line because it is a measure of the incidence of poverty, not the depth of poverty.

What are some of the limitations of the Head Count Ratio?

  1. It does not take into account the depth of poverty.

  2. It is not sensitive to changes in the distribution of income among the poor.

  3. It is not sensitive to changes in the poverty line.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Head Count Ratio has a number of limitations, including that it does not take into account the depth of poverty, it is not sensitive to changes in the distribution of income among the poor, and it is not sensitive to changes in the poverty line.

What are some of the limitations of the Poverty Gap Index?

  1. It is not sensitive to changes in the poverty line.

  2. It is not sensitive to changes in the distribution of income among the poor.

  3. It is difficult to calculate.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Poverty Gap Index has a number of limitations, including that it is not sensitive to changes in the poverty line, it is not sensitive to changes in the distribution of income among the poor, and it is difficult to calculate.

Which measure of poverty is more commonly used?

  1. Head Count Ratio

  2. Poverty Gap Index

  3. Both are equally common

  4. Neither is common


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Head Count Ratio is more commonly used than the Poverty Gap Index because it is easier to calculate and interpret.

What are some of the policy implications of the Head Count Ratio and Poverty Gap Index?

  1. They can be used to target anti-poverty programs.

  2. They can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-poverty programs.

  3. They can be used to make comparisons between countries.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Head Count Ratio and Poverty Gap Index can be used to target anti-poverty programs, evaluate the effectiveness of anti-poverty programs, and make comparisons between countries.

What are some of the challenges in measuring poverty?

  1. Defining the poverty line.

  2. Collecting data on income and consumption.

  3. Adjusting for differences in the cost of living.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of challenges in measuring poverty, including defining the poverty line, collecting data on income and consumption, and adjusting for differences in the cost of living.

What are some of the ways to reduce poverty?

  1. Increasing economic growth.

  2. Improving access to education and healthcare.

  3. Providing social safety nets.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of ways to reduce poverty, including increasing economic growth, improving access to education and healthcare, and providing social safety nets.

What is the relationship between poverty and inequality?

  1. Poverty and inequality are always positively correlated.

  2. Poverty and inequality are always negatively correlated.

  3. Poverty and inequality are not correlated.

  4. The relationship between poverty and inequality depends on the specific context.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The relationship between poverty and inequality is complex and depends on the specific context. In some cases, poverty and inequality are positively correlated, while in other cases they are negatively correlated. In some cases, there is no correlation between poverty and inequality.

What are some of the ethical issues related to poverty?

  1. The responsibility of the government to help the poor.

  2. The role of individual responsibility in reducing poverty.

  3. The impact of poverty on children.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of ethical issues related to poverty, including the responsibility of the government to help the poor, the role of individual responsibility in reducing poverty, and the impact of poverty on children.

What are some of the ways to measure poverty?

  1. Head Count Ratio

  2. Poverty Gap Index

  3. Sen Index

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of ways to measure poverty, including the Head Count Ratio, Poverty Gap Index, and Sen Index.

What is the difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty?

  1. Absolute poverty is defined by a fixed poverty line, while relative poverty is defined by a poverty line that changes over time.

  2. Absolute poverty is defined by a poverty line that changes over time, while relative poverty is defined by a fixed poverty line.

  3. Absolute poverty is defined by a poverty line that is based on the cost of basic needs, while relative poverty is defined by a poverty line that is based on the median income.

  4. Absolute poverty is defined by a poverty line that is based on the median income, while relative poverty is defined by a poverty line that is based on the cost of basic needs.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Absolute poverty is defined by a fixed poverty line, while relative poverty is defined by a poverty line that changes over time.

What is the multidimensional poverty index?

  1. A measure of poverty that takes into account multiple dimensions of poverty, such as health, education, and access to basic services.

  2. A measure of poverty that takes into account the income and consumption of households.

  3. A measure of poverty that takes into account the assets and liabilities of households.

  4. A measure of poverty that takes into account the subjective experiences of poverty.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The multidimensional poverty index is a measure of poverty that takes into account multiple dimensions of poverty, such as health, education, and access to basic services.

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