Macroeconomic policies and poverty reduction

Poverty, in all its complex dimensions, is a condition with a social and economic context and poverty reduction (or the lack thereof) always occurs within a macroeconomic context. History shows that high rates of economic growth sustained over a period of time are necessary for poverty reduction, while the distribution of the benefits of growth determines the impact on poverty. The macroeconomic policy framework often sets the parameters for social policies by defining the policy and fiscal space for government action. The following analysis focuses on macroeconomic policies and how they influenced poverty reduction in the past.

Sustainable Development Goals:

No Poverty