Global poverty has drastically declined, but is that because of global capitalism, or in spite of it? Does capitalism reduce poverty, or perpetuate it? Do the innovations and wealth generated by markets lift the global poor up, or are capitalists responsible for standing in the way of progress while they get rich? We hear two opposing perspectives in this edition of Both Sides of the Issue.

CAPITALISM HAS IMPROVED POVERTY?

CAPITALISM KEEPS LIFTING BILLIONS OUT OF POVERTY

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