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Poverty, London School of Economics, University


free market pros and cons
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Free market pros and cons: efficiency and inequality

Allocative efficiency, income inequality and government intervention in free markets. At the LSE we discuss the pros and cons of free market and regulation

helping the poor
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Is helping the poor a moral obligation?

Is giving money to charity our duty or a sign of generosity? Peter Singer's ethics suggest that helping the poor is our moral obligation. Do you agree?

Poverty vs inequality
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Bigger problem in developed countries: poverty or inequality?

Poverty and inequality remain big problems of the 21st century, even in developed countries. Which of the two should policy-makers be more concerned with?

Measurements of poverty and how to solve it
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Measuring poverty in the 21st century

How to solve poverty: defining and measuring poverty are crucial. Are “thin” indicators of poverty (e.g. $-a-day) better than “thick” measures (e.g. MPI)?

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