Across
- 3. Assets or means available for survival and growth.
- 5. Earnings from work that may not be sufficient to meet basic needs.
- 6. Access to medical services affecting job stability and income.
- 7. The state of being extremely poor.
- 9. Movement of people driven by economic necessity, sometimes leading to poverty.
- 10. A repeating pattern, often referring to the cycle of poverty.
- 13. Access to learning opportunities that can improve job prospects.
- 16. Events like economic downturns that can exacerbate poverty.
- 17. Poor nutrition due to lack of access to adequate food.
- 19. Financial aid provided by the government to support individuals or businesses.
- 23. The system of production and distribution of goods and services.
- 25. The uneven distribution of resources and opportunities.
- 27. Household structure, where single-parent families often face higher poverty rates.
- 28. Increased risk of experiencing poverty due to various factors.
- 29. Institutions responsible for policies affecting economic well-being.
- 30. Geographic area affecting access to resources and opportunities.
Down
- 1. Obstacles preventing individuals from escaping poverty, such as discrimination.
- 2. Abilities required for employment; lack thereof can lead to poverty.
- 4. A lack of jobs available for those who are willing to work.
- 8. The expenses associated with living that impact financial stability.
- 11. Lacking formal education, which can limit job opportunities.
- 12. Unjust treatment based on characteristics like race or gender.
- 14. Money owed that can lead to financial instability.
- 15. Areas that may lack access to jobs and services compared to urban areas.
- 18. Lack of stability in jobs or income, contributing to poverty.
- 20. The ability to pay for basic needs like housing and food.
- 21. Relating to society's structures that can perpetuate poverty.
- 22. The lack of basic necessities, contributing to poverty.
- 24. The rate at which prices rise, eroding purchasing power.
- 26. Costs that can exceed income, leading to financial hardship.
