This essay will discusses three different theories of justice.  Utilitarianism, Rawls’ liberalism, and libertarianism are all defined and analyzed in relation to poverty.  Libertarianism is the most just of the theories because of the well defined property rights and incentives for work.  Earning what you have is morally right and takes precedence over the reduction of poverty if that involves mandatory giving.  While the reduction of poverty is a societal issue that should be addressed, it is not the responsibility of the government to do so.  Rather, leave it up to voluntary giving and charitable donations.

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This is an essay discussing the three different measures of poverty and why the absolute measure  is the most practical for the United States.  It acknowledges that each measure has flaws, but in order to attempt to alleviate poverty, the first step is a consistent measure.

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This essay discusses the causes of poverty, classifying them as both economic and cultural.  To truly understand the issue, both must be considered.  Otherwise, there would be a missing piece of the puzzle.

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