Why is absolute deprivation an easier framework to use to address poverty than relative deprivation?

Absolute deprivation compares people’s resources with a basic threshold for meeting essential needs, such as food, shelter, and clothing. This gives policymakers a concrete way to identify and prioritize people in the greatest need, which is why focusing on those who need the most help is the best answer. Relative deprivation instead judges poverty in relation to the living standards of others in society.

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