Poverty, by America
Exploitation thrives when it comes to the essentials, like housing and food. Most of the 12 million Americans who take out high-interest payday loans do so not to buy luxury items or cover unexpected expenses but to pay the rent or gas bill, buy food, or meet other regular expenses. Payday loans are but one of many financial techniques—from overdra
... See moreMatthew Desmond • Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City
In the report we see that the federal government spends $877.5 billion annually on these benefits and services. And let us note that this spending does not include Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, or Affordable Care Act subsidies. However, the $877.5 billion does include $467.8 billion spent on health care for the poor in programs
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The 7 Deadly Innocent Frauds of Economic Policy (MMT - Modern Monetary Theory Book 2)
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À travers le monde, 1 personne sur 9 n’a pas assez à manger. Une sur 4 vit avec moins de 3 dollars par jour, et 1 jeune sur 8 ne trouve pas de travail. Une personne sur 3 n’a toujours pas accès à des toilettes, et 1 sur 11 n’a pas accès à une eau potable sans danger. Parmi les enfants âgés de 12 à 15 ans, 1 sur 6 n’est pas scolarisé, dont une grand
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