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Dec 12

To reduce poverty, a plan experts across the political spectrum can agree upon

By Lauren Feeney

In a report, released last week, entitled Opportunity, Responsibility and Security: A Consensus Plan for Reducing Poverty and Restoring the American Dream, experts from across the political spectrum agreed on ways to break the cycle of poverty, including promoting marriage…

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Dec 01

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Can Nigeria’s booming economy lift its poorest people?

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Nigeria is a nation of superlatives. It’s Africa's richest country and its fastest growing economy. At the same time, millions still live in poverty and lack basic services like running water. As part of a week-long series "Nigeria: Pain and…

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Oct 12

Poverty expert Angus Deaton awarded Nobel prize in economics

By Kristen Doerer

Princeton economist Angus Deaton was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Science on Monday for his analysis of consumption, poverty and welfare.

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Sep 17

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Why Pope Francis wants us to stop worshipping capitalism

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Pope Francis has bluntly criticized global capitalism for causing environmental destruction and tragic consequences for world's poorest citizens. Ahead of the pontiff's first visit to the United States, economics correspondent Paul Solman takes a closer look at his economic beliefs.

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Sep 16

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How this Indian medical chain makes heart surgery affordable

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Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, one of the world's most prolific heart surgeons, is the founder of a for-profit medical chain in India that offers top-notch surgery at very low prices. It serves wealthy patients and some medical tourists, but their…

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Sep 01

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How disadvantaged neighborhoods amplify racial inequality

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Where you grow up can profoundly affect your life in real, measureable ways. For young, poor children, moving out of high poverty neighborhoods can substantially improve long-term economic prospects. What are the implications for addressing racial inequality in America? Special…

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Aug 10

Pope Francis expected to challenge lawmakers in U.S. trip

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A political pope is sure to seize his opportunity when he addresses a political body. So both Democrats and Republicans are looking forward to Pope Francis' remarks to Congress next month — and bracing for them, too.

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Aug 07

A supermarket owner’s secret to success in the food desert

By Paul Solman

Nearly 24 million Americans live in food deserts, low-income neighborhoods with no access to affordable, fresh, healthy food. As a result, people who live in these areas often have poor diets that can lead to higher levels of obesity and…

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Jul 23

Why the Fed’s policy on interest rates is key to fighting poverty

By Dean Baker

Rarely mentioned in discussions of poverty is the Federal Reserve Board’s policy on interest rates, which has an enormous impact on the rate of economic growth and the level of unemployment.

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Jul 05

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Viewers sound off on the effects of ‘toxic stress’ from poverty

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Hari Sreenivasan reads viewer comments about a recent signature segment concerning the effects the "toxic stress" of poverty can have on the developing brain.

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