POVERTY

2. Earnings from work that may not be sufficient to meet basic needs.
7. Costs that can exceed income, leading to financial hardship.
8. The system of production and distribution of goods and services.
12. Access to medical services affecting job stability and income.
13. A repeating pattern, often referring to the cycle of poverty.
14. Money owed that can lead to financial instability.
15. Access to learning opportunities that can improve job prospects.
16. The expenses associated with living that impact financial stability.
18. Geographic area affecting access to resources and opportunities.
20. Increased risk of experiencing poverty due to various factors.
23. Assets or means available for survival and growth.
25. Household structure, where single-parent families often face higher poverty rates.
27. Financial aid provided by the government to support individuals or businesses.
28. Unjust treatment based on characteristics like race or gender.
29. Poor nutrition due to lack of access to adequate food.

1. Institutions responsible for policies affecting economic well-being.
3. The ability to pay for basic needs like housing and food.
4. Abilities required for employment; lack thereof can lead to poverty.
5. A lack of jobs available for those who are willing to work.
6. The uneven distribution of resources and opportunities.
9. Movement of people driven by economic necessity, sometimes leading to poverty.
10. Lacking formal education, which can limit job opportunities.
11. The lack of basic necessities, contributing to poverty.
13. Events like economic downturns that can exacerbate poverty.
17. The state of being extremely poor.
19. Lack of stability in jobs or income, contributing to poverty.
21. Areas that may lack access to jobs and services compared to urban areas.
22. The rate at which prices rise, eroding purchasing power.
24. Obstacles preventing individuals from escaping poverty, such as discrimination.
26. Relating to society's structures that can perpetuate poverty.