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As a result of the adoption of the 2017 PPPs, the global poverty lines have been revised: The international poverty line, used to define extreme global poverty, is now revised to US$2.15 from US$1.90. Poverty lines for other sets of countries have also been revised upwards.

The poverty lines traditionally used by the World Bank are absolute poverty lines. An example of this is the international poverty line of $1.90 (2011 PPPs), soon to be updated to $2.15 with the 2017 PPPs.

A new book on the rise of progressive economics argues that Biden, out of necessity, has implemented policies that favor the middle class and strengthen democracy.

On Thursday, November 10 at 12 PM (ET), the 29th annual Spirit of Community Awards and Luncheon will bring together business, civic, and philanthropic leaders, as well as Arlingtonians from all walks of life, for a celebration of individuals who have made Arlington a better home for all of us. This year's celebration will be

In “The Middle Out,” Michael Tomasky contends that Joe Biden is following a smart path in a time of growing inequality and financial distress.

Robert Buckland will continue his role as Welsh Secretary under the new Prime Minister.

For their policies to succeed, Democrats need to tie their economic ideas to the broader ideals all Americans are taught to cherish.

Partnerships between Indonesian and Chinese research institutes are an increasingly prominent part of Beijing’s “soft power” strategy. Is it working?

Exclusive analysis of the Shared Prosperity Fund shows it is not allocated according to need.

FuYan, the mascot for the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), was unveiled Tuesday at the National Convention Center in Beijing.