Understanding Poverty Causes

What are the main economic factors contributing to poverty?

• High savings rates

• Increased government spending

• Unemployment, low wages, lack of education, inflation, and economic instability.

• Technological advancements

How does education level impact poverty rates?

• Education level inversely impacts poverty rates; higher education reduces poverty.

• Lower education levels lead to higher income.

• Education level has no effect on poverty rates.

• Higher education increases poverty rates.

In what ways can government policies influence poverty?

• Government policies can increase poverty by cutting taxes for the wealthy.

• Government policies can only influence poverty through international trade agreements.

• Government policies have no impact on poverty levels whatsoever.

• Government policies can reduce poverty by providing social welfare, education, job training, and healthcare access.

What role does unemployment play in the cycle of poverty?

• Unemployment increases wealth and resources for individuals.

• Unemployment leads to more job opportunities and economic growth.

• Unemployment has no effect on poverty levels.

• Unemployment perpetuates poverty by limiting income, access to resources, and opportunities for advancement.

How do social inequalities contribute to the persistence of poverty?

• Access to resources is equally available to all social classes.

• Social inequalities have no impact on poverty levels.

• Social inequalities only affect education, not poverty.

• Social inequalities create barriers that perpetuate poverty by limiting access to resources and opportunities.