The Poverty Line Game is an educational tool designed to help players understand the complexities of poverty measurement. By presenting various scenarios, the game challenges players to determine whether a given situation falls above or below the poverty line, based on different factors and poverty measures. This interactive experience aims to highlight the nuances involved in defining and measuring poverty.
- Start the game by clicking the "Start Game" button.
- You'll be presented with three cards: Family, Resource, and Poverty Measure.
- Read the information on each card carefully.
- Based on the scenario presented, decide if you think the family is above or below the poverty line.
- Click either the "Above Poverty Line" or "Below Poverty Line" button to make your choice.
- You'll receive feedback on your decision and earn points for correct answers.
- Continue playing to improve your understanding and increase your score.
- The game lasts for 3 minutes - try to make as many correct decisions as possible!
Remember, the goal of this game is not just to get a high score, but to stimulate thought and discussion about poverty and how it's measured. After each round, consider:
- Why did you make the choice you did?
- What factors influenced your decision?
- How might different poverty measures lead to different conclusions?
- What are the real-world implications of these different measures?
Discussing these questions with others can lead to a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding poverty measurement and policy decisions.
Click the "Learn More" button above to explore all our resources on Measures of Poverty. Understanding different poverty measures is crucial when thinking about public policy and welfare economics. By learning about various poverty measures, you'll gain insight into the challenges of defining and addressing poverty, and why it's such an important aspect of economic policy discussions.