In November 2022, the world crossed a milestone of 8 billion people, but a new analysis suggests the global population could peak just below 9 billion people in 2050 then start falling.
Environment
Mar 27, 2023
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With the youngest baby boomers sliding into retirement, adults aged 65 and older are expected to outnumber children by 2030. The demographic shift will be a first in U.S. history. But many rural areas, especially in the Midwest ...
Social Sciences
Mar 7, 2023
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More than half of Zambia's population lived below the national poverty line in 2015. In rural areas, where 89% of households are engaged in agriculture, the poverty rate was even higher, at 77% of the population.
Agriculture
Feb 1, 2023
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Poverty rates vary between U.S. states as much as they do between European countries, a new study suggests.
Social Sciences
Oct 20, 2022
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A UNSW Sydney and ACOSS partnership research report shows people in poverty are falling behind the rest of society.
Economics & Business
Oct 14, 2022
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A new universal basic income model could cut poverty by more than half at no net cost, reducing it to its lowest level for 60 years, according to a report co-authored by a University of York academic.
Economics & Business
May 24, 2022
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The UK government's most recent poverty statistics show that poverty rates declined during the first year of the pandemic. But this should offer little comfort to those concerned about the cost of living crisis.
Social Sciences
Apr 7, 2022
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There is no doubt that the pandemic has had a devastating impact on South Africa and its economy. During economic crises, women often pay a heavy price and COVID-19 is no exception.
Economics & Business
Dec 13, 2021
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Poverty in the U.S. increased in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic hammered the economy and unemployment soared. Those at the bottom of the economic ladder were hit hardest, new figures confirm, suggesting that the recession ...
Economics & Business
Sep 15, 2021
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Living in social housing is no longer an accurate indicator of prosperity, with new research indicating a narrowing of the gap between social renters and the private sector in terms of income, job status and social class.
Economics & Business
Apr 26, 2021
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