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Download Solution PDFWhat is the term used for people who regularly move in and out of poverty line?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Churning poor.
Key Points
- The term "churning poor" is used to describe individuals or households who move in and out of poverty.
- It refers to people whose income fluctuates around the poverty line, sometimes being above, and at other times falling below it.
- These fluctuations can be due to a variety of factors, including seasonal income variations, sudden expenses, or unexpected economic events.
- The "churning poor" are a group for whom poverty is a persistent but not always constant problem.
- This precarity can make planning for the future and breaking the cycle of poverty very challenging.
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