News tagged with income populations
How to avoid a global food crisis
The world faces a major challenge in the coming decades as global food demand is poised for unprecedented growth.
May 16, 2012 |
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US income distribution winners and losers
People all over the world have spent almost six months in front of universities, public parks, banks, and even Wall Street to publicly protest their dissatisfaction with economic inequality. But how much disparity really ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Feb 28, 2012 |
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Refunds don't always help lower-income taxpayers
Getting a tax refund from the federal government at the end of the year may not always be the best option for lower-income populations, according to the research from Harris School economist Damon Jones.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
May 09, 2011 |
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Hunger atlas takes a new look at an old problem
World hunger is often seen as the result of overpopulation, bad geography or natural or human-made disasters. But a new book, "The Atlas of World Hunger," reveals that the contours and causes of hunger are ...
Jul 06, 2010 |
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Socioeconomic stresses could lower life expectancy, researcher says
Socioeconomic status can affect life expectancy, a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher said in a study published today.
Feb 18, 2010 |
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Material success and social failure?
It is common knowledge that in rich societies the poor have shorter lives and suffer more from almost every social problem. Likewise, large inequalities of income are often regarded as divisive and corrosive.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 02, 2009 |
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Poor people suffer disproportionately from chronic infections
(PhysOrg.com) -- Kids from low-income families are much more likely to suffer from serious infections such as herpes or hepatitis A than their counterparts in wealthier households.
Feb 05, 2009 |
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