Asked by julien paltrinieri on Jul 31, 2024

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Guy always struggled with school and eventually he decided it would be better to drop out and work.Unfortunately, finding a job that paid well proved difficult.Guy often finds himself moving from one low-paying job to another.His apartment building is rundown but he can't afford to move into a better building or neighbourhood.Which type of poverty is this an example of?

A) absolute
B) relative
C) marginal
D) chronic

Low-Paying Job

A job that offers remuneration significantly below the market rate or living wage for similar roles in a given region.

Chronic Poverty

Occurs when a person is in a state of poverty over an extended period of time and barriers to well-being become cyclical in nature.

  • Attain knowledge on the different types of poverty and their initiating factors.
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Charlene BenbowAug 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This is an example of chronic poverty since the individual is stuck in a cycle of low-paying jobs and cannot improve their living situation.