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These conclusions apply to the third world, not the rest of us. Here in Europe for example, anyone can study and become an entrepreneur (I did it, with pretty m
by lazyjones 6y ago
These conclusions apply to the third world, not the rest of us. Here in Europe for example, anyone can study and become an entrepreneur (I did it, with pretty much 0 wealth in the family).
- mehphp 6y agoDoes this mean that poverty, in the first world at least, is a solved problem and being poor is a choice for those remaining in poverty?
- lazyjones 6y agoNo, obviously some people are forced to stay poor by special circumstances, but in many cases it's just life choices (trade-offs) or ignorance.
- rtx 6y agoMany people don't like to work hard, and that's alight.
- bonoboTP 6y agoDepending on what you mean by poverty, mostly yes for Western and Norther Europe if you do not count immigrants, who are in a more special situation. The unemployment benefit is usually enough to cover material living costs and to have all the basics, like shelter, food in a fridge, electricity, running water, even entertainment like TV, phone, computer. People have vastly different understandings of poverty and if you define it relative to the median income, you will by definition always have poverty.
- dsego 6y ago> anyone can study and become an entrepreneur Let's say I want to become a doctor and not an entrepreneur?
- PeterisP 6y agoSure, if you're diligent enough, there's nothing stopping you, there's no wealth barrier - studying medicine is a reasonable option for students from poor families. Is it not the case in USA? I have read about doctors coming out of med school with lots of debt, but I had presumed that these loans are reasonably available and would not prevent someone from a poor family from studying there.
- lazyjones 6y agoA doctor can be an entrepreneur too. After studying, you can opt to work in a clinic or start your own business. The latter is usually the faster path to wealth.
- dsego 6y agoLet's say that you are a homeless 40-yearold, where can you study and start a medical career?
- lazyjones 6y agoIn Austria you could if you graduated from secondary education. But since you aren't born a 40-year old homeless person, I'll have to question that person's life choices and missed opportunities.
- usathirdworld 6y ago>These conclusions apply to the third world, not the rest of us. Here in Europe for example Oh ok because the United States is the richest third world country. Makes sense!