Poverty, by America Poverty, by America Matthew Desmond

Poverty, by America

A New York Times Bestseller Reveals the Hidden Truth About American Poverty

by Matthew Desmond

★ 3.8 18 min read

About This Book

Poverty, by America (2023) examines why poverty persists in America despite the nation's unprecedented wealth. Drawing from rigorous research, the book identifies systemic causes and presents actionable remedies to address this contradiction.

Who Should Read This?

  • People committed to ending poverty
  • Policy makers and government officials
  • Business executives and investors

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