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Step 1: Build understanding 1.1 What are living wages and living income?

The concepts of living wage and living income share a goal of achieving a decent standard of living for households. Living wage refers specifically to the context of hired workers (in factories, on farms, etc.), whereas living income refers to any self-employed income earner, such as farmers.

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