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How the Other Half Lives: Exploring Inequality and Poverty

The Reality of Poverty and Inequality Poverty and inequality are major issues affecting societies around the world. While poverty is often associated with developing countries, it is also a reality for millions of people in developed nations. According to a 2020 report by the United Nations, over 700 million people worldwide lived in extreme poverty in 2019, with nearly half…