Poverty

The new measure of poverty, called multidimensional poverty index provides a vivid picture of poverty and complements income poverty measures. It is highly useful for policy... keep reading →

Humanitarian crises are affecting our globe rapidly. The most prominent crisis is starvation; which is spreading across the world. An influx of people died due to this great... keep reading →

Peru’s Economic situation and performance is rated among the best in South American countries. But, the level of poverty remains extremely high among the rural population. keep reading →

For millions around the world, the United States of America represents a land of opportunity in which anyone can achieve their dreams of prosperity. As a result, the U.S. has... keep reading →

Though the business of torture is gruesome and frightening to experience, whether physical or mental, it is not so much about the person who is experiencing the suffering as... keep reading →

Poverty line or poverty index is a sensitive issue for the policy makers. Therefore, it should present as realistic a picture of the socioeconomic conditions as possible. keep reading →

First I'd like to say, this hub will reach my mark of over 1000 views on hubpages!!! YAY me~ But let's get down to business. I now know what true poverty is like, and it... keep reading →

The new innovative multidimensional poverty index goes beyond the traditional focus on income and reflects the multiple deprivations that a poor person faces with respect to... keep reading →

In case you have happened upon this article by chance, and not heard about the news in Haiti, then here's the breakdown. On January 12th, 2010, Haiti experienced one of the... keep reading →

The problem of poverty is firmly rooted in the socioeconomic framework of the Indian Society. The belief that economic growth will automatically trickle down and remove... keep reading →