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Poverty & Inequality: The Economic Divide Explained

Geoff Riley

3rd March 2025

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Why does poverty persist? How does inequality shape economies? In this video, Geoff Riley, Co-Founder of Tutor2u, breaks down the key economic concepts behind poverty and inequality—two of the biggest challenges facing global and national economies today.

We’ll explore:

✅ The difference between absolute and relative poverty

✅ Global poverty trends and the impact of COVID-19

✅ Why some regions have seen huge reductions in poverty while others struggle

✅ Multidimensional poverty—why income alone isn’t the full picture

✅ How we measure inequality using the Gini coefficient & Palma Ratio

✅ The economic impact of inflation, debt crises, and food insecurity

Whether you’re studying for A-Level Economics, IB Economics, or GCSE Economics, this video is packed with exam-relevant insights to help boost your understanding and your grades!

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Geoff Riley

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for nearly forty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD and Revision conferences in the UK and overseas.