What does the “poverty-growth-inequality triangle” model illustrate in development discourse?
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Correct answer: That poverty change depends on both income growth and income distribution
The Poverty-Growth-Inequality Triangle posits that changes in poverty depend not only on economic growth but also on how income is distributed — inequality matters for overall development.
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