'Poverty, By America' argues America profits by keeping people poor
Podcast: NPR's Book of the DayPublished On: Mon Mar 27 2023
Description: Why does poverty persist in one of the world's wealthiest countries? Because it's profitable, argues sociologist Matthew Desmond, in Poverty, By America. He tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe why wealthier Americans benefit from forces that keep their fellow citizens from growing richer — forces like predatory financial services, stagnant wages, and rising housing costs.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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