From biological necessity to political agency, and from empty stomachs to the polling booths; through the shift from cultural ...

Human capital is central to efforts to promote growth, convergence, and the elimination of poverty. Drawing on the seminal macroeconomic frameworks by Nelson-Phelps, Lucas and subsequent developments, ...

Background Tobacco use imposes significant economic burden, particularly in low and middle-income countries, diverting ...

Africa’s electricity challenge is not just about infrastructure but about poverty, weak institutions and limited ability to pay, which together create an affordability and financing trap. The report ...

For countless Nigerians, poverty isn’t just a condition—it’s a cycle. Low earnings limit savings, which stifles investment, locking individuals in a continuous loop of financial strain. This cycle ...

As criminal proceedings continue for the suspects in the March 10 murder of Dylan Moon in Hoopa, community members in the Hoopa Valley are attempting to grapple with the root causes of a shocking ...

The cost of basics like housing and food rose, while incomes and other resources, like public benefits, did not keep up. By Elizabeth A. Harris See more of our coverage in your search ...

At New America, our work spans across five issue areas—each essential to building a nation and a world where everyone can thrive. Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) faced backlash this week over comments he made about people living below the poverty line. “People living ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. Did you know that nearly half of the world's population survives on less than $6.85 a day? That ...

ABSTRACT: Cereal production in Somalia is characterized by extreme volatility driven by climate shocks. This study addresses the limitations of traditional agricultural planning by evaluating optimal ...