Economic Rights
Definition
Economic rights are part of human rights based on the premise that all people should have a certain minimum standard of living and access to basic services such as food, housing, education, health care etc.
Related terms
Economic Inequality: The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Economic Development: A process by which a nation improves the economic welfare of its population through rapid industrialization.
Economic Freedom: The ability for individuals to make their own economic decisions without restrictions from government.
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AP Human Geography - 4.1 Introduction to Political Geography
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