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by emmanuel_1234
2951 days ago
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I don't think this makes a lot of sense. Poverty line is defined as < 60% of median income. Median income in France is heavily influenced by the minimum wage income. As a consequence, anyone working part time will be considered under the poverty line. And in France, making less than 60% of median wage certainly doesn't make you rich, but you still get access to basic need (healthcare, even housing in some cases). I'd rather be piss-poor in France than in the US. |
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Therefore that indicator doesn't reflect poverty, it only reflects income inequality. Income inequality has absolutely no impact on your ability to meet your basic needs or even having disposable income.
Just because your neighbor can afford to buy a boat it doesn't mean you're suddenly on food stamps.