DP Economics Questionbank

Define the term poverty trap indicated in bold in the text (paragraph [2]).

Using a poverty cycle diagram, explain how increased foreign direct investment might break the cycle (paragraph [4]).

Using a poverty cycle diagram, explain how the government of Pakistan could intervene to “break out of the poverty cycle” (paragraph [3]).

Define the term poverty trap indicated in bold in the text (paragraph [4]).

Using a poverty cycle diagram, explain how the provision of free primary and secondary education may help households break the poverty cycle (Text E, paragraph [2]).

Using a poverty cycle diagram, explain how an increase in funds for the education of teenage girls could break the poverty cycle (Text D, paragraph [2]).