Key Concepts: The Developing World, Obstacles to Growth, Development Strategies, Foreign Investment and Aid, Economies in Transition from Socialism

World Bank—PovertyNet

Read the information in "Understanding Poverty" under "Topics" in the left column box. Navigate through all the topics by clicking on the "Next" button at the bottom of each page.

• Define "poverty" as specified by the World Bank.
• Explain how poverty is measured at the country level. Assess the current poverty conditions and trends around the world.
• What development strategies are recommended to reduce the level of poverty in the world.
• Assess the current poverty condition in the U.S. by surveying the income and poverty information available at AmeriStat   (Select "Income/Poverty" Link).  Identify what potential "obstacles" may exist to significantly reduce the level of poverty in the U.S.