What is the World Bank's definition of extreme poverty?

P2U1 01Poverty Reduction

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11th Grade
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1.
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Living on less than $1.90 per day.
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How many people have moved out of extreme poverty in the past 20 years?
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About 1 billion people, especially in Asia and Latin America.
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Which country is noted for making huge progress in poverty reduction?
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China, with around 500 million people escaping extreme poverty.
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What are the key challenges for poverty reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa?
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Bad governance, conflict, and geographic challenges.
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What defines the new global middle class (NGMC)?
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People earning between $10 and $100 a day.
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What are the consumption patterns of the NGMC?
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Increased spending on consumer products like electronics, cars, clothing, and mobile phones, and more varied and expensive foods.
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What is the environmental impact of the growing middle class?
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Increased waste, higher energy consumption, and more land needed for cattle farming.
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