TASK: Pre-pandemic, the world enjoyed the lowest prevalence of extreme poverty ever recorded. Critically evaluate the World Bank’s data showing the proportion of the global population living in extreme poverty declined from 36% in 1990 to 9.2% in 2017 (latest data available, 2019). Your answer should include analysis of whether this data provides policy makers with adequate information for sound policy development.

Your short data analysis essay will be assessed according to the following criteria:

• Evidence of careful, and critical reading of the literature on poverty and its measurement.
• Presentation of a clear and well-developed analysis that responds to the set question.
• Critical use of empirical data to substantiate your argument.
• A logical, coherent and clear essay structure.
• Succinct and clear written expression.
• Attention to detail in citation and references.

* Please note the word count does not include your reference list