A condition in which people do not have the means to secure the most basic necessities of life is called __________.
A) standard poverty
B) absolute poverty
C) relative poverty
D) subjective poverty

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Absolute poverty refers to a condition in which people lack the basic necessities of life, such as food, clothing, and shelter, to the extent that they are unable to maintain their physical and mental health. It is a more severe form of poverty than relative poverty, which refers to a condition in which people's income and living standards are significantly lower than those of the rest of society. Standard poverty and subjective poverty are not commonly used terms in poverty research.

A Condition in Which People Do Not Have the Means