Challenging Poverty Estimates
Economist Bruce challenges the accuracy of poverty estimates in the United States, arguing that previous studies have greatly exaggerated the number of people living on less than $2 a day. He highlights the improved living conditions and access to basic amenities among the so-called "poor" population, suggesting that poverty in America is different from poverty in less developed countries.In this clip
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Bruce Meyer on Poverty
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