Poverty Trap Flashcards
What is the poverty trap
A poverty trap is a cycle where people stay poor because they don’t have enough money to break free and the system requires resources they can’t afford
Whats an location reason for why there might be poverty in a country
Natural disasters 🌩️
Whats an natural disaster reason for why there might be poverty in a country
Areas prone to disaster face challenges 🌎
Whats an politics + corruption reason for why there might be poverty in a country
Corruption in unstable governments can lead to food shortages 🍔📉
Whats an climate reason for why there might be poverty in a country
Poor countries often struggle to store water
Whats an population reason for why there might be poverty in a country
Many poor countries can’t afford rapid population growth because their is a increased demand in food and infrastructure
Whats an economic reason for why there might be poverty in a country
Per countries could struggle in global trade as they can’t compete with wealthier buyers