Below the Fold: Getting Concrete about Equality by Educating Girls and Women

Suppose you want to invest a dollar with the goal of increasing world economic equality, and so you are considering how to make that dollar work to the best advantage of poor people in poor countries. Consider subsidizing poor family incomes by rewarding people for keeping their girls in school. That is, give a family that keeps its daughters in school a monthly income supplement for every girl in school. Full Story »

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Fabrice Florin
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by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 1, 2008

Insightful analysis of different approches to reducing poverty, comparing microfinance strategies to supporting girls'e education. The author's thoughtful opinions are presented reasonably, and backed with factual evidence. A greater diversity of viewpoints and sources would make this piece even more helpful.

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