In America almost 40 million people—one eighth of its population—live in poverty. Why does one of the richest countries in the world have so many people living in profound need? https://econ.st/36icGLo | The Economist

64 reactions · 20 shares | 37.9 million Americans are currently living in poverty, accounting for 11.6% of the total population. That’s despite the fact that America ranks first as the richest nation in the world in terms of GDP. So how did poverty become such a big issue in the U.S. and why is it so difficult to end it? More: https://cnb.cx/3EZhsPl | CNBC | Facebook