Urban Poverty and Inequality: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a policy to address urban poverty?

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Expansion of affordable housing programs

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Increased funding for law enforcement

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Tax breaks for high-income earners

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Deregulation of the housing market

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a key factor contributing to urban poverty?

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Easy access to healthcare

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Lack of economic opportunities

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Inadequate housing

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Discrimination and social exclusion

Question 3

Identify the factor that is NOT a significant contributor to urban poverty:

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Ample availability of affordable housing

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Scarcity of employment opportunities

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Substandard education and lack of essential skills

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Discrimination and marginalization

Question 4

Define the term used to describe the geographic concentration of poverty and disadvantage within a city:

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Residential segregation

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Urban sprawl

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Centralization

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Economic inequality

Question 5

Identify an example of a 'place-based' approach to addressing urban poverty:

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Targeted investment in improving infrastructure and services in disadvantaged neighborhoods

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Implementation of city-wide minimum wage increases

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Introduction of national housing voucher programs

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Universal provision of basic income

Question 6

How does urban poverty affect health outcomes?

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Individuals living in urban poverty are more likely to experience adverse health outcomes

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Urban poverty has no significant impact on health outcomes

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Urban poverty is associated with better health outcomes

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The relationship between urban poverty and health outcomes is unclear

Question 7

Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) specifically addresses urban poverty?

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SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

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SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere

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SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

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SDG 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels

Question 8

Which of the following is **not** a major factor contributing to urban poverty and inequality?

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Plentiful financial resources

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Limited access to education and employment opportunities

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Discrimination and social exclusion

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Environmental pollution and health hazards

Question 9

What is the primary objective of the Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11)?

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To make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

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To eliminate poverty in all its forms everywhere

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To promote sustainable economic growth

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To ensure access to affordable and reliable modern energy services for all

Question 10

What is a key distinction between absolute and relative poverty in urban areas?

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Absolute poverty refers to a lack of essential necessities, while relative poverty is a measure of income inequality

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Relative poverty is more prevalent in developing countries, while absolute poverty is more common in developed countries

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Absolute poverty can be eliminated through economic growth, while relative poverty is a persistent feature of capitalist societies

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There is no meaningful distinction between absolute and relative poverty

Question 11

Which of the following is an uncommon indicator used to measure urban poverty and inequality?

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Human Development Index

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Income distribution patterns

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Access to quality education

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Prevalence of informal settlements

Question 12

How do social, cultural, and economic factors work together to create and maintain urban poverty and inequality? Give specific examples to support your answer.

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Social, cultural, and economic factors interact to create and sustain urban poverty and inequality.

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Social and cultural factors are the only causes of urban poverty and inequality.

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Social and cultural factors have no effect on urban poverty and inequality.

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Economic factors are the most important factors in creating and sustaining urban poverty and inequality.

Question 13

When conducting research on urban poverty and inequality, what ethical consideration is of utmost importance?

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Obtaining informed consent from participants

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Prioritizing the researcher's agenda over the participants' well-being

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Disregarding the potential negative impacts of the research on participants

Question 14

**Which of the following is a structural cause of urban poverty?**

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**Lack of access to affordable housing**

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**Personal irresponsibility**

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**Lack of motivation**

Question 15

**Which of the following is a consequence of urban inequality?**

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**Increased crime rates**

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**Increased civic participation**

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**Reduced air pollution**

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**Improved public transportation**

Question 16

**Which of the following is a policy designed to address income inequality in urban areas?**

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**Earned income tax credit**

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**Estate tax**

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**Capital gains tax**

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**Flat tax rate**

Question 17

**Which of the following is a potential benefit of community development programs in urban areas?**

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**Increased social cohesion**

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**Displacement of low-income residents**

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**Reduced property values**

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**Increased crime rates**

Question 18

**Which of the following is a key difference between absolute and relative poverty?**

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**Absolute poverty is defined by a lack of basic necessities, while relative poverty is defined by comparison to others in society.**

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**Absolute poverty is temporary, while relative poverty is permanent.**

Question 19

**Which of the following is a factor that can contribute to the cycle of poverty?**

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**Limited access to quality education**

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**Lack of government regulation**

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**Natural disasters**

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**High levels of immigration**

Question 20

**Which of the following is an example of a spatial concentration of poverty?**

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**Slums**

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**Suburban neighborhoods**

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**High-rise apartment buildings**

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**Rural villages**

Question 21

**Which of the following is a criticism of the trickle-down economic theory?**

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**It often fails to benefit the poorest segments of society.**

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**It promotes job creation.**

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**It is based on sound economic principles.**

Question 22

**Which of the following is a key ethical consideration in addressing urban poverty?**

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**Social justice**

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**Political feasibility**

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**Cost-effectiveness**

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**Administrative efficiency**