AQA GCSE Sociology · 8192
Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: Government Responses to Poverty and GlobalisationSelective support can contribute to a poverty trap. Suppose someone earns more by increasing their working hours, but loses some benefits and pays more tax. Their disposable income—the money available after these changes—may rise only slightly.
- Revise: Poverty and Welfare Key Terms
A situation in which taking paid work or increasing earnings brings little or no financial improvement because benefits are withdrawn and other costs may rise.