Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

The definition of relative poverty in Germany is ˜people whose income falls below 60% of the average income”. Is that a reasonable definition for the purposes of a social business fund in Germany?

April 26, 2017average definition falls Germany income poverty reasonable relative

0

Posted

The definition of relative poverty in Germany is ˜people whose income falls below 60% of the average income”. Is that a reasonable definition for the purposes of a social business fund in Germany?

1 Answer

0

Posted

I do not consider this as a good measure of poverty. I consider people living in poverty when they are dependent on government hand-outs, such as welfare payments and unemployment benefits, are involved in the informal sector to earn a living, or are disenfranchised members of a community.