Question

What is the primary focus of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) mentioned in the context of vertical inequality?

1. The MDGs are concerned with the number of individuals living in poverty worldwide.
2. The MDGs aimed to increase global inequality.
3. The MDGs focused solely on economic growth, irrespective of poverty.

• A. All
• B. i only
• C. iii only
• D. ii, iii

Answer 1

Answer:

B. i only

• The millennium development goals (MDGs) are concerned with the number of individuals liv ing in poverty in the world as a whole.

• Thirdly, there is evidence that a more equal economy grows faster.

• Hence, reduction of vertical inequality becomes an economic objective.

• Fourthly, higher inequality is generally associated with higher rates of criminality.

• In view of these, developing policies to reduce vertical inequality are important.