How do policy-makers define poverty?
A) when an individual or family does not have the resources necessary to meet their basic needs including food, shelter, health care, transportation, and clothing
B) when an individual or family does not have the resources necessary to meet their survival needs including food and water
C) when an individual or family does not have the resources necessary to meet their fundamental needs including food, shelter, and clothing
D) when an individual or family does not have the resources necessary to meet their vital needs including food, water, and shelter

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Policy-makers generally define poverty as a lack of resources necessary to meet basic needs, which includes food, shelter, health care, transportation, and clothing. This definition is more comprehensive than just survival needs (B) or fundamental needs (C), and includes vital needs (D) as well. However, A is the most accurate and widely used definition.

How Do Policy-Makers Define Poverty