“A few years ago the idea that extreme poverty was harmful was on the fringes of the economic and political debate. But having made the case we are now seeing an emerging consensus among business leaders, economic leaders, political leaders and even faith leaders.” YearsMadeIdeasPoliticalLeaderPovertyCasesSeeingEconomicYears AgoExtremesDebateConsensusFringeEmergingBusiness LeadersPolitical LeadersExtreme PovertyPolitical Debates Author:Winnie Byanyima
“In the US a child born into a poor family will become a poor adult. The american dream is just that - it is not true, because of the level of extreme inequality.” ChildrenDreamBornInspiringPoorLevelsEconomicAdultsExtremesInequalityAmerican DreamPoor Family Author:Winnie Byanyima
“Giving a minimum wage reduces inequality significantly.” GivingInspiringEconomicInequalityMinimumMinimum Wage Author:Winnie Byanyima