Not quite so; their definition is based on median disposable income. As some people will need more basic utilities like water or energy, their utility bills will be higher and their disposable income will be lower.
As noted above, the only way to eradicate poverty within Oxfams definition is to divide up water, energy and either give them away free (and who will pay for it?), or divide them completely equally irrespective of individual requirements.
Beyond that, I agree. The number of people living in poverty isn't 15,000,000 in this country. That's a prfoundly dishonest statement, and it fucks me off.
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Date: 2006-01-10 12:27 pm (UTC)As noted above, the only way to eradicate poverty within Oxfams definition is to divide up water, energy and either give them away free (and who will pay for it?), or divide them completely equally irrespective of individual requirements.
Beyond that, I agree. The number of people living in poverty isn't 15,000,000 in this country. That's a prfoundly dishonest statement, and it fucks me off.