POVERTY: A SOCIAL DISGRACE AND DILEMMA

Franco Gandolfi and Philip A. Neck
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Franco Gandolfi: Regent University, School of Global Leadership and Entrepreneurship, 1333 Regent University Drive, Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23464-5048, USA
Philip A. Neck: Graduate College of Management, Southern Cross University, Tweed Gold Coast Campus, Cnr Wharf and Brett Street, New South Wales, 2485, Australia

Chapter 5 in Sustainable Economy:Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility, 2010, pp 73-106 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractThe following sections are included:IntroductionDefinitions of PovertyAbsolute and relative povertyModerate or extreme povertyRationale for Treating Poverty as a Priority SubjectScope and Scale of PovertyGlobal overviewRegional perspectivesPossible Causes of Inequality and PovertyEnvironmental factorsEconomic factorsHealthcareGovernanceDemographics and social factorsEffects of PovertyImplications for ChangePoverty Reduction/AlleviationEmploymentEconomic growthMarket reforms (free market)Fair tradeDirect aidDevelopment aidOther approachesImproving the environment and access of the poorConclusionReferences

Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility; Greed; Residual; Family Business; University Level Education; Entrepreneurship; Innovation; Creativity; Health Care (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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