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The economics of being poor.

Authors :
Schultz, Theodore W.
Source :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; Nov1980, Vol. 36 Issue 9, p32-37, 6p
Publication Year :
1980

Abstract

The article focuses on the conditions underlying poverty in various countries. Most of the poor people in the world are dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. The income and welfare of poor in low income countries can be improved significantly with the optimal use of the production of capacity of the land to grow enough food for the increasing population. The improvement in population quality is the deciding factor of production in improving the welfare of poor people. Agriculture poor people respond well to better opportunities to improve the production.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00963402
Volume :
36
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24226370
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1980.11458781