The Economics of Poverty and Discrimination

PART I: THE DIMENSIONS OF POVERTY AND INEQUALITY 1(79) Views of Inequality and Poverty 1(17) The Continuing Controversy 1(3) What to do? 1(1) Too little government assistance? 2(1) Or too much aid? 2(1) Equity and efficiency 3(1) Causes and Cures 4(6) Flawed character 4(2) Restricted opportunity 6(1) Big Brother 6(1) Self-interest 7(1) Policy implications 8(1) Historical perspectives 8(2) Inequality 10(2) Differing explanations 10(2) Equity versus efficiency 12(