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Poverty, Economic Security and Justice

From: Pursuing Justice Second Edition

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OBJECTIVES

What’s Justice Got to Do with Economics?

Social Insurance, Social Entitlements and Social Assistance

The State and Redistributive Justice

How Should We Define “Poverty”?

The Market Basket Measure of Poverty

The Low Income Cut-Off

The Low Income Measure

Which Poverty Line Should We Use?

Broader Definitions of Poverty

The Dimensions of Poverty

The Dimensions of Poverty in Canada

The Components of Economic Security

Income Security: A Model of Universal Basic Income

Food Security

Adequate and Affordable Housing

Accessible and Affordable Health Care

Economic Security and Environmental Sustainability

Strategies for the Elimination of Poverty and Economic Security for All

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James P. Mulvale

James P. Mulvale is an associate professor in social work and an associate member of St. Paul's College at the University of Manitoba, where he recently completed a term as Dean of Social Work.