pt. 1. The dimensions of poverty and inequality

Views of inequality and poverty

Inequality

Counting the poor

pt. 2. Causes of poverty

Labor force participation

The working poor

Age and health

Family size and structure

The underclass: culture and race

Education and ability

Discrimination in education

Discrimination in the labor market

pt. 3. Policy options

Welfare programs

Social insurance programs

Employment policies

Equal opportunity policies

Direction and prospects.