
Less is more for more: Degrowth, sustainability and equality - Jason Hickel
Economics for Rebels
Questioning the Effectiveness of Capitalism in Poverty Reduction
This chapter challenges the notion that capitalism has effectively lifted billions of people out of poverty. It explores the limitations of the poverty line measurement and argues that progress against poverty has mainly been driven by social movements and government policies rather than capitalism.
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