Anthonyb Atkinson News Today

When economist Angus Deaton moved to the United States in 1983, he was “in awe,” as he puts it in his new book, “Economics in America.” Born in Scotland and educated at the University of Cambridge, he remembers the swell of optimism he felt upon arriving at Princeton University. It was a “splendid place to work,” especially for someone who had been poor enough as a child to appreciate the measure of security provided by an “American salary.&#x201D...

A flurry of new books highlights broad disagreements over how to address the problem.

The world has made immense progress against extreme poverty, but it is still the reality for almost one in ten people worldwide.

The government’s push to bridge Britain’s geographical divide is unlikely to work – and there are better policies that will

The poorer half of Germany's population inherits little to no wealth. A proposal by a Berlin think tank would give a lump sum to young people for education, homeownership or starting a business.