The Scourge of Hunger in the U.S. and the World

 

Over 41 million people in the U.S. reported not having enough to eat in 2021. Globally, too, hunger has risen to record levels. The World Food Program estimates 811 million people are currently confronting hunger. In this EconoFact Explains video we look at the factors driving the increase in worldwide hunger, and highlight research on economic policies that can help address this scourge.

 

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