Why It’s So Hard to Escape Poverty? (Even When You Get a Job)

Why is it so hard to escape poverty — even when people work hard and get jobs?

In this video, we break down the concept of poverty traps and the welfare trap, a hidden economic cycle that affects millions of people around the world. You’ll see how government benefit programs meant to help can sometimes create a situation where earning more actually leaves people with less money than before.

We explore:

Why getting a job can make someone poorer

How welfare programs and income thresholds work

What economists mean by poverty traps

Why people may feel forced to stay on assistance

How childcare, transportation, and healthcare costs deepen poverty

Real-world policy ideas like gradual benefit phase-outs and universal basic income (UBI)

This isn’t about blaming individuals. It’s about understanding systems, incentives, and how economic structures can unintentionally reinforce poverty for generations.

If you’re interested in economics, social policy, wealth inequality, or understanding why escaping poverty feels so difficult, this video will change how you see money, work, and opportunity.

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