Question

. impact of covid 19 on poverty
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Answer 1

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Compared to 2019, poverty in 2020 could rise by 120 million people. Compared to the baseline path for poverty, the 2020 figure is 144 million people higher. Some of this will be offset as economies start to recover in 2021, but the longer-term scenario suggests that half of the rise in poverty could be permanent.

Answer 2

Answer:

Poverty increases in covid conditions.