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Indeed, my next question would involve objectively differentiating the two. I'm starting with the presumption that being above the bottom line at least constitu
by ctdonath 11y ago
Indeed, my next question would involve objectively differentiating the two. I'm starting with the presumption that being above the bottom line at least constitutes a sustainable[1] existence, if not a comfortable one.
[1] "sustainable" as in one can live indefinitely unto a normal lifespan, assorted diseases & incidents aside; don't confuse with "green" energy & resources.
- AlisdairO 11y agoJust guessing here, but it would seem reasonable to define extreme poverty as deprivation that substantially impedes one's ability to maintain a decent life expectancy. I might also include very poor access to (say) basic education. 'Poverty' is a rather broader definition, including issues like housing affordability, decent food variety, access to secondary/higher education, perhaps life stability (for example, no access to permanent employment).