Bibliograph

The persistence of poverty, why the economics of the well-off can't help the poor, Charles Karelis

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The persistence of poverty, why the economics of the well-off can't help the poor, Charles Karelis

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-182) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The persistence of poverty

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

77574621

Responsibility statement

Charles Karelis

Sub title

why the economics of the well-off can't help the poor

Table Of Contents

What poverty is -- Behavioral factors in poverty -- Some theories -- A closer look at the inefficiency argument -- Appendix. Using indifference curves to identify utility-maximizing allocations -- A new way to rationalize the conduct that prolongs and worsens poverty -- Appendix. Further exploration through graphical analysis -- Responses to challenges and questions -- Appendix. The case of Alfred Marshall -- Policy: what should we do differently if we believe that marginal utility is increasing amid scarcity? -- Economic justice reconsidered

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