Global Poverty

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The book explores the evolution of global poverty as a significant international concern, highlighting its rise in prominence and subsequent decline in attention due to competing issues like trade policy, peace-making, terrorism, and climate change. It emphasizes the staggering reality of 1.4 billion people living in extreme poverty and examines how these shifting priorities have impacted global efforts to address poverty. Through this analysis, the author sheds light on the complexities and challenges of maintaining focus on poverty amidst a changing global landscape.