Poverty in India
Robert Townsend discusses the surprising ability of Indian households near or below the poverty line to organize and help themselves. Despite facing challenges, such as wage earnings and fluctuations in consumption, these households demonstrate resilience through diversified income sources and informal methods of assistance.In this clip
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Robert Townsend on Development, Poverty, and Financial Institutions
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