To measure poverty monthly per capita expenditure is used as proxy for income Why it is regarded as inappropriate - Economics - Unit III- Poverty

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To measure poverty monthly per capita expenditure is used as proxy
for income Why it is regarded as inappropriate proxy ?

Charu Kashyap · Accepted Answer

Dear Student,
kindly refer Q1 in the provided link 
https://www meritnation
com/cbse-class-12-commerce/economics/indian-economic-development-ncert-solutions-2018/unit-iii-poverty/ncert-solutions/59_16_1355_2486_79_15698

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To measure poverty monthly per capita expenditure is used as proxy for income. Why it is regarded as inappropriate proxy ?