Abstract

The phenomenon of poverty is real in any society and produces lasting consequences in the sphere of human development. The Research Institute for Quality of Life (RIQL) uses the normative method as a method for determining poverty and its extent. The Romanian population has a caloric and nutritional factor consumption above the minimum of 2,700 considered the minimum necessary by nutritionists from the Institute of Hygiene and Public Health. Non-food products include clothing, footwear, household items, school supplies and other stationery, medicines. Services include transportation expenses, cultural services, personal hygiene, repair and maintenance of clothing and footwear for adults and children. For the calculation of the consumption needs of a family, a percentage of 10% of the final calculation of the consumer basket was also provided for a savings fund for unforeseen situations. The inability to secure the goods and services fundamental to existence should lead the authorities to these people in order to help them materially, financially or through any other social assistance services.

Keywords

consumer basket, social policies, education, housing, families with children, pensioners