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How can poverty be eliminated? Poverty can be | How can poverty be eliminated? Poverty can be defined quantitatively, as a certain income level. Then, behaviorally or observationally, poverty can manifest in multiple ways. It can manifest as [[homelessness]] ([http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5162711n Portland is #1!]), [[carlessness]] (potentially, although this can also be a choice in a city that values [[low-car life]]), [[hunger]] and [[food insecurity]], and/or a lack of [[health care]]. | ||
Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. Portland has traditionally had a higher unemployment rate than other metropolitan areas. As of April 2013, [[Greater Portland]] has the same unemployment rate as the national average, 7.1%.<ref>[http://www.bls.gov/web/metro/laummtrk.htm Unemployment Rates for Metropolitan Areas], Bureau of Labor Services</ref> | |||
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* [[Food]] | * [[Food]] | ||
* [[Housing]] | * [[Housing]] | ||
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[[Category:Poverty]] | [[Category:Poverty]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:46, 6 June 2013
How can poverty be eliminated? Poverty can be defined quantitatively, as a certain income level. Then, behaviorally or observationally, poverty can manifest in multiple ways. It can manifest as homelessness (Portland is #1!), carlessness (potentially, although this can also be a choice in a city that values low-car life), hunger and food insecurity, and/or a lack of health care.
Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. Portland has traditionally had a higher unemployment rate than other metropolitan areas. As of April 2013, Greater Portland has the same unemployment rate as the national average, 7.1%.[1]
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References
- ↑ Unemployment Rates for Metropolitan Areas, Bureau of Labor Services