: A central theme is that universal access to education, clean water, and healthcare serves as the fundamental building block for human development.
: Mehrotra and Delamonica emphasize that for growth to be effective at reducing poverty, it must be equitable and include redistributive measures that benefit the most vulnerable.
: The research draws on the authors' extensive work with UNICEF and UNDP . Eliminating Human Poverty: Macroeconomic and So...
Published as part of the International Studies in Poverty Research series, the work argues that poverty can be eliminated within a generation by integrating sound economic policy with large-scale public investment in human capabilities. Core Arguments and Strategies
The authors challenge traditional economic models by demonstrating that macroeconomic stability and social development are not only compatible but mutually reinforcing. : A central theme is that universal access
is a book by Santosh Mehrotra and Enrique Delamonica that provides a comprehensive blueprint for eradicating global poverty.
: The book moves beyond simple micro-level interventions, advocating for the alignment of fiscal and monetary policies with social goals like health, education, and utilities. Published as part of the International Studies in
: The authors highlight that state failure in service delivery can be addressed through deep decentralization and by giving the poor a "voice" to ensure accountability and effective resource allocation.
