A new study reveals that cross-class connections are key to lifting children out of poverty. Behind the research is Raj Chetty, professor of economics at Harvard University and director of Opportunity ...

In September 2024, the World Bank and Brazil’s G20 Presidency co-hosted a high-level event in the context of the United Nations General Assembly. The discussion centered on the findings of the World ...

Germany. The industrial powerhouse of Europe. The world’s third richest economy. Germany has a poverty problem. Despite the country’s vast wealth, the German social security system is simply failing ...

The stereotype that poor people make short-sighted decisions is being challenged by new research. KPBS reporter Katie Hyson has more. Old research helped perpetuate the stereotype that feeling poor ...

This report describes recent trends in poverty reduction and based on these, identifies three key policy areas necessary to achieve this goal: inclusive growth, efficient social policy, and ...