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For assessing eligibility to benefit programs the definition of poverty threshold is fine. But using pre-tax pre-transfers figures to describe shocking levels
by ptaipale 10y ago
For assessing eligibility to benefit programs the definition of poverty threshold is fine.
But using pre-tax pre-transfers figures to describe shocking levels of child poverty is disingenuous, in my opinion. To assess poverty, we should look at the situation after all the actions that are already done to alleviate poverty.
At least you shouldn't argue for more benefits or social programs, if you don't take to account the existing benefits and social programs.
- Mz 10y agoAt least you shouldn't argue for more benefits or social programs, if you don't take to account the existing benefits and social programs. As far as I know, no one in this discussion is doing that. So, I have difficulty understanding why this comment is here. If you are interpreting my remarks that way, you are in error.
- ptaipale 10y agoSorry, this wasn't specifically "you", it was the "you" as a passive voice (I suppose that is not very correct English, what we call the ice-hockey-player-interview-you). "You shouldn't argue for...", i.e. "one often sees someone arguing for...".