The Economics of Poverty

The Economics of Poverty offers an accessible exploration of contemporary debates and economic thinking about poverty worldwide, addressing questions about measurement, causes, and potential solutions. It critically examines the slow progress made over the past thirty years in reducing both absolute and relative poverty, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by the emerging middle class and the broader goal of elimination. Designed for listeners new to economics, the book emphasizes the real-world relevance of economic analysis in understanding and tackling poverty.