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The Economics Show with Soumaya Keynes: What’s wrong with economics?

Behind the Money

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Rethinking Poverty Measurement

This chapter explores the contentious debates surrounding poverty measurement in America, revealing a divide among economists and the politicization of metrics. It advocates for a more comprehensive understanding of poverty that factors in health, community impacts, and the efficacy of international aid, challenging traditional economic growth narratives.

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