Poverty in London

Abstract reasons for poverty as well as the obvious causes.

This chapter reflects on the context within which urban poverty develops, the deprivations associated with it, and some of the ways in which it can be addressed. It has five sections. The first describes the different forms of deprivation associated with urban poverty and how conventional poverty definitions and measurements miss many of these. The second section discusses the influence of some key economic and spatial changes on urban poverty, especially economic growth, trade liberalization, and the pace of urbanization. The third discusses the effectiveness and limitations of community initiatives to address urban poverty. The fourth considers measures that increase access to jobs. The final section considers the complementary roles of the central government in supporting community initiatives to reduce urban poverty.

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(L.N.) Poverty is most important field in any field of science today. Poverty is a problem that can be resolved, although in many case the academic field contributes to increasing of poverty.

Facets of Social Outliers, 2013

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Environment and Urbanization, 1995

This paper synthesizes recent work on urban poverty with an emphasis being placed on the relationship between urban poverty and the labour market. The themes considered include the distinction between permanent and temporary poverty and between trends and shocks. A number of distinctive features of urban poverty are discussed including the informal labour market, female headed households, the individualized nature of urban poverty and the greater exposure of urban residents to environmental risks. A final section considers policy implications, differentiating between promotive and protective strategies.

Journal of International Development, 1994

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We are very grateful for financial support from the Nuffield Foundation, grant number OPD/32190. The Nuffield Foundation is a charitable trust established by Lord Nuffield. Its widest charitable object is 'the advancement of social well-being'. The Foundation has long had ...