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Definitions of Poverty by Researchers

Some researchers have attempted to define poverty: (1) as the lowest 20% of the income distribution. (2) through estimates of the fundamental needs for families having various characteristics. (3) by estimating the costs of the minimum caloric intake essential to sustain life. (4) as a relative concept. (5) Each of these approaches is used by some researchers.

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