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What the Poverty Numbers Leave Out
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What the Poverty Numbers Leave Out

Imagine two households with the same daily spending. One has a secure roof, a working tap and a nearby school. The other faces eviction, buys water by the container and loses working hours reaching essential services. Their monetary circumstances might look similar in a table. Their ability to turn money into a stable life could be very different.

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