World Bank Says India's Poverty Fell Fast; Economists Disagree
The World Bank has pointed to a rapid fall in poverty in India. Economists are arguing over the data behind the claim. The disagreement shows that the figures are open to different readings. The debate matters because poverty numbers shape how people judge growth and government schemes.
Context
Context: The World Bank is a global lender that publishes poverty estimates by comparing household spending with an international poverty line. Its figures for India have often been debated, because national surveys and methods can give different results.
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