Q.Explain the economic causes of poverty. [Any 3]

Economic causes include low agricultural productivity, unemployment/under-employment, and unequal income distribution with slow growth — all of which keep incomes of the masses low.

Economic causes of poverty (any three):

1. Low agricultural productivity and over-dependence on agriculture — most poor people depend on farming, where low yields, small holdings and outdated methods give very low incomes.
2. Unemployment and under-employment — lack of enough productive jobs, and disguised unemployment in agriculture, mean many earn little or nothing, keeping them poor.
3. Unequal distribution of income and wealth — assets like land and capital are concentrated in a few hands, so the benefits of growth do not reach the poor, widening the gap. …