Why some slumdogs feel like millionaires and some millionaires like slumdogs: The theory of multiple poverty lines

This presentation explores the concepts of poverty, affluence and aspiration, and the idea that there are multiple ladders of affluence - which can make slumdogs feel like millionaires.

Why some slumdogs feel like millionaires and some millionaires like slumdogs: The theory of multiple poverty lines

Shobha Prasad

INTRODUCTION

Post on Facebook: "Very cool website (http://globalrichlist.com/) … plug in your annual income and see your rank on the global rich list. It totally stumped me! On the one hand I almost feel guilty now to ask for a pay hike :) but then relatively speaking I am on the poverty line compared to the really really rich folks!!"

A London taxi driver: "I went to India – people had so little but they were smiling and happy....

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