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Summary Macroeconomics(Theme 4) Poverty and inequality segment
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- Macroeconomics
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\.skilled workers earn m uch less. This creates inequality. ~ Development
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Causes of changes in poverty: ' .,. ")J I I I
• High growth ➔ decreases absolute poverty due to ' I I I
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• High growth ➔ increases average income ➔ possible , / I I
increase in relative poverty - - - - - - - - ~ I I
• M ore FOi ➔ more jobs ➔ decreases absolute poverty Wealth = stock concept= I I
• More trade ➔ more jobs ➔ decreases absolute asset, e.g. house I
poverty Income= flow concept = tn'\
• Increased income tax ➔ reduces relat ive oovertv liquid money , __ ___ _ ~
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