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If cited in support of the merits of the capitalist mode of production and growth, the absolute number of people below the threshold of hunger (not universally
by mgunes 15y ago
If cited in support of the merits of the capitalist mode of production and growth, the absolute number of people below the threshold of hunger (not universally identifiable as "poverty") as calculated via the parity of a centrally controlled currency declining for the first time ever is absolutely embarrassing. I'd expect producers of post-crisis feel-good statistical acrobatics to set their standards much higher.
- roel_v 15y agoI'm not sure what your point is. Are you saying that absolute numbers give off the wrong impression because the population overall is declining? If so, you're flat out wrong, because global overall population trends are still pointing up, more pronounced so in the areas where there is the most poverty. Or are you hinting at issues with using PPP as the metric? If so, what's your problem with it?
- thomasdavis 15y agoGreat post aha good to see other Marxist on here. sigh