Capitalism and Extreme Poverty: A Global Analysis of Real Wages, Human Height, and Mortality Since the Long 16th Century

Capitalism and extreme poverty: A global analysis of real wages, human height, and mortality since the long 16th century

This paper assesses claims that, prior to the 19th century, around 90% of the human population lived in extreme poverty (defined as the inability to a…

Kottayam Declared Kerala’s First District Free of Extreme Poverty

Kottayam has become the first district in Kerala to be officially declared free of extreme poverty. The announcement was made today by Minister M.B. Rajesh during a function held at the District Planning Committee Conference Hall, where Minister V.N. Vasavan presided over the event. Following the state government’s prioritization of eradicating extreme poverty, a detailed survey identified 1,071 families in such conditions. After excluding decea…