
Rationally Speaking #234 - Dylan Matthews on "Global poverty has fallen, but what should we conclude from that?"
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Reassessing Global Poverty: Numbers Over Percentages and Ethical Implications
This chapter critiques the common perception of global poverty by shifting the focus from percentages to the absolute number of people affected. It explores the implications of population growth on poverty metrics and raises ethical questions regarding historical population control measures linked to poverty reduction.
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