"people's living standards" or " people's living standard"?
The purpose of the reform is to improve the people's living standard(s).

which form of "standard" is correct, singular or plural?

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"people's living standards" or " people's living standard"?
The purpose of the reform is to improve the people's living standard(s).

which form of "standard" is correct, singular or plural?

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It is more common to say 'people's standard of living'.

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people's living standards - plural.

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But if I had to choose between the two, I would use 'people's living standards' rather than 'people's living standard'.

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