In his new book, Damon Dunn makes a compelling case that entrepreneurship is the key to helping people become more prosperous and making it possible for them to better provide for their families. Sharing his personal stories overcoming significant adversity as a child, Damon shows that, through hard work and a good education, you can move up the economic ladder and overcome well-meaning yet ineffective government programs that keep too many trapped in poverty. --Sally C. Pipes, Pacific Research Institute President, CEO, and Thomas W. Smith Fellow in Health Care Policy
This collection of real-life racing stories is told through the eyes of mug punter David Atkinson as he embarks on a roller-coaster journey of discovery to the heart, soul and nether regions of horse racing. Along the way there is time to revel in the maelstrom of meetings at Cheltenham, Ascot and.....Towcester; and by turns be intoxicated by thrilling winners, spellbound by staying chasers and lubricated by real ale. The true spirit of racing is captured here in healthy dollops: sublime talent, Corinthian competition and touching naivety, as well as good humour, bad punting and worse hangovers all wrapped up in a parcel of rich history and friendship.
Life today feels chaotic, with spiritual, political, and economic crises on the rise. Instead of promoting good, society seems to drift further from God, leading to increased suffering—hunger, death, and evil. In From Poverty to Victory, the author shares his journey through poverty and disgrace, revealing how faith transformed his life. His story offers hope, urging readers to turn to God for guidance and strength. This powerful narrative shows that with faith, anyone can rise above their challenges and achieve success, no matter their circumstances.
Invisible Poverty Struggles delves into the multifaceted nature of poverty, exploring its various dimensions and the profound impact it has on individuals and communities. In the chapter “Defining Poverty,” the book distinguishes between absolute and relative poverty, highlighting the inability to meet basic needs and the social exclusion that comes from being significantly below the average standard of living. It introduces the concept of multidimensional poverty, which goes beyond income to consider deprivations in health, education, and living standards. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding these different aspects to create effective poverty reduction strategies. Moving forward, the book addresses specific groups and issues related to poverty. “The Working Poor” chapter debunks stereotypes and highlights the structural barriers that keep people in low-wage work, while “The Feminization of Poverty” examines the gender pay gap, single mothers’ struggles, and the impact of gender-based violence. “Poverty and Place” explores urban and rural poverty, regional disparities, and the role of geography in influencing poverty rates. The book also discusses the intergenerational cycle of poverty, the toll it takes on health and mental well-being, and the criminalization of poverty through fines, fees, and discriminatory policies. Through a conversational tone, Invisible Poverty Struggles aims to shed light on the hidden aspects of poverty and inspire readers to think critically about solutions.
Many ideas about poverty and discrimination are nothing more than politically driven assertions unsupported by evidence. And even politically neutral studies that do try to assess evidence are often simply unreliable. In Poverty and Discrimination, economist Kevin Lang cuts through the vast literature on poverty and discrimination to determine what we actually know and how we know it. Using rigorous statistical analysis and economic thinking to judge what the best research is and which theories match the evidence, this book clears the ground for students, social scientists, and policymakers who want to understand--and help reduce--poverty and discrimination. It evaluates how well antipoverty and antidiscrimination policies and programs have worked--and whether they have sometimes actually made the problems worse. And it provides new insights about the causes of, and possible solutions to, poverty and discrimination. The book begins by asking, "Who is poor?" and by giving a brief history of poverty and poverty policy in the United States in the twentieth century, including the Welfare Reform Act of 1996. Among the topics covered are the changing definition of poverty, the relation between economic growth and poverty, and the effects of labor markets, education, family composition, and concentrated poverty. The book then evaluates the evidence on racial discrimination in areas such as education, employment, and criminal justice, as well as sex discrimination in the labor market, and assesses the effectiveness of antidiscrimination policies. Throughout, the book is grounded in the conviction that we must have much better empirical knowledge of poverty and discrimination if we hope to reduce them.
With more than 450,000 copies in print, When Helping Hurts is a paradigm-forming contemporary classic on the subject of poverty alleviation. Poverty is much more than simply a lack of material resources, and it takes much more than donations and handouts to solve it. When Helping Hurts shows how some alleviation efforts, failing to consider the complexities of poverty, have actually (and unintentionally) done more harm than good. But it looks ahead. It encourages us to see the dignity in everyone, to empower the materially poor, and to know that we are all uniquely needy—and that God in the gospel is reconciling all things to himself. Focusing on both North American and Majority World contexts, When Helping Hurts provides proven strategies for effective poverty alleviation, catalyzing the idea that sustainable change comes not from the outside in, but from the inside out.
Good intentions are not enough. When Helping Hurts offers a different framework for thinking about poverty and its alleviation. Rather than simply defining it as a lack of material things, the book addresses the roots of the issue: broken relationships with God, self, others, and the rest of creation. Online videos included. Join together as a class or small group to explore how to help the poor without hurting them. The Small Group Experience, an ideal training resource for small groups, Sunday school classes, and parachurch and nonprofit ministries, utilizes free online video lessons to unpack the basic principles of poverty alleviation in an accessible way. Filmed in the U.S. and abroad, each of the six lessons includes discussion questions, application exercises, and materials for further learning. Join the many ministries and churches that are already implementing these ideas, transforming their culture of poverty alleviation, and moving toward helping the poor without hurting them.
