1. Why does the richest country have poverty?
Poverty in America
Why does the richest country have poverty?

2. State of Union Statistics
300 million
$26,000
$43,000
$41,000
$50,000
$31, $37,000
$31,000 (only 75% of men’s pay)
$10,200
$13,690
$20,650

5. Education Level No High School Diploma 22% chance of poverty
Some College
6.6% chance of poverty
College
3.3% chance of poverty

6. Poverty Summary
Education Level is the best predictor of average income
Unemployment rate almost double for high school dropouts
College graduates earn:
3 times income of high school dropouts
2 times income of high school graduates
Lower levels of education promote lower income & dependence on Government

7. Critical Thinking
Poverty
A stepping stone?
A cycle? or

8. Class Discussion

9. Start with in Class Reading
Poverty in the wealthiest country on earth?