The Economics of Poverty

Learn about the current state of poverty in the world, and why progress for poor people is not guaranteed. Inequalities in key resources threaten poverty reduction in many places, leaving the world's poorest with a small absolute gain over the last 30 years. In "The Economics of Poverty," explore the measurement, existence, and inevitability of poverty, as well as solutions for reducing or eliminating it. This book provides an accessible synthesis of current economic thinking to help readers understand poverty's impact and how to address it.