Quality of life vs. economic statistics

The notion that millions of people are moving out of extreme poverty can be misleading as many of these individuals were self-sufficient before being driven into low-paying jobs. Economic statistics may show an improvement, but the actual quality of life for these individuals has declined significantly. This emphasizes the discrepancy between statistical improvements and the harsh reality of people's lives in poverty.

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