Theories of Poverty
Description: This quiz covers various theories that attempt to explain the causes and persistence of poverty in different contexts. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: poverty economic development theories of poverty |
Which theory emphasizes the role of cultural factors in perpetuating poverty?
According to the Structural Poverty Theory, what is the primary cause of poverty?
Which theory focuses on the role of international trade and economic policies in causing poverty in developing countries?
The Human Capital Theory posits that poverty is primarily caused by:
Which theory argues that poverty is a result of the unequal distribution of wealth and resources within a society?
According to the Culture of Poverty Theory, what is the primary factor that perpetuates poverty?
Which theory emphasizes the role of government policies and interventions in addressing poverty?
According to the Dependency Theory, what is the primary mechanism through which poverty is perpetuated in developing countries?
Which theory argues that poverty is a result of the lack of opportunities for individuals to participate in the formal economy?
According to the Human Capital Theory, what is the key factor that determines an individual's earning potential?
Which theory argues that poverty is a result of the unequal distribution of land and other productive assets?
According to the Culture of Poverty Theory, what is the primary mechanism through which poverty is transmitted from one generation to the next?
Which theory emphasizes the role of social institutions and networks in shaping poverty outcomes?
According to the Dependency Theory, what is the primary mechanism through which developed countries exploit developing countries?
Which theory argues that poverty is a result of the lack of access to basic services such as healthcare, education, and sanitation?