Which of the following are the limitations of head count index of measurement of poverty ? (i) It…
All three statements describe limitations of the head count index. It records the proportion below the poverty line without showing the size of their shortfalls or the…
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Which of the following are the limitations of head count index of measurement of poverty ?
(i) It doesn’t take into account the intensity of poverty
(ii) It doesn’t indicate how poor the poor are
(iii) It doesn’t capture inequality among the poor
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Correct answer D
All three statements describe limitations of the head count index. It records the proportion below the poverty line without showing the size of their shortfalls or the inequality among them.
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Maharashtra and Goa SET (MH SET)