The Persistence of Poverty
Why the Economics of the Well-off Can't Help the Poor
Karelis, Charles
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BOOK SUMMARY
Why hasnt the poverty rate fallen in four decades, despite societys massive and varied efforts? The notable philosopher Charles Karelis contends that conventional explanations of poverty rest on a mistake. And so do the antipoverty policies they generate.
BOOK SYNOPSIS
In this important book, one of our boldest and most original thinkers charges that conventional explanations of poverty are mistaken, and that the anti-poverty policies built upon them are doomed to fail. Using science, history, fables, philosophical analysis, and common observation, Charles Karelis engages us and takes us to a deeper grasp of the link between consumption and satisfaction—and from there to a new and persuasive explanation of what keeps poor people poor. Above all, he shows how this fresh perspective can reinspire the long-stalled campaign against poverty.
BOOK REVIEWS
"I am very enthusiastic about Charles Karelis's book. It is powerful and important. After a number of years as a senior official dealing with social policy in Washington, this thoughtful philosopher argues impressively for a fundamental shift in perspective in economics. He then goes on to trace the consequences for dealing with poverty clearly. The work merits serious attention from economists, who may well resist at first, but who I suspect will in time be persuaded and excited."-Gordon C. Winston, Orrin Sage Professor of Political Economy, Williams College
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0300120907
ISBN(13-digit): 9780300120905
Dewey Decimal: 339.4/6
Library of Congress: 2006102206
Book Publisher: Yale Univ Pr
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 190
Paper Weight (lb): 0.80 lb
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