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Poverty: A Social Disgrace And Dilemma

In: Sustainable Economy Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility

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  • Franco Gandolfi

    (Regent University, School of Global Leadership and Entrepreneurship, 1333 Regent University Drive, Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23464-5048, USA)

  • Philip A. Neck

    (Graduate College of Management, Southern Cross University, Tweed Gold Coast Campus, Cnr Wharf and Brett Street, New South Wales, 2485, Australia)

Abstract

The following sections are included:IntroductionDefinitions of PovertyAbsolute and relative povertyModerate or extreme povertyRationale for Treating Poverty as a Priority SubjectScope and Scale of PovertyGlobal overviewRegional perspectivesPossible Causes of Inequality and PovertyEnvironmental factorsEconomic factorsHealthcareGovernanceDemographics and social factorsEffects of PovertyImplications for ChangePoverty Reduction/AlleviationEmploymentEconomic growthMarket reforms (free market)Fair tradeDirect aidDevelopment aidOther approachesImproving the environment and access of the poorConclusionReferences

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  • Franco Gandolfi & Philip A. Neck, 2010. "Poverty: A Social Disgrace And Dilemma," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: Raymond W Y Kao (ed.), Sustainable Economy Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility, chapter 5, pages 73-106, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:wschap:9789814277648_0005
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