Courses of Action – Why poverty-fighting fails Statement: “Poverty is increasing because those deciding how to tackle it know nothing about the poor.” Decide which action(s) logically follow.

Introduction / Context:The statement diagnoses a knowledge gap: policy makers are out of touch with lived realities. The logical action must target that gap directly, not impose sweeping structural changes without justification.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Cause cited: decision makers “know absolutely nothing about the poor.”
• Proposed actions: I) send decision makers to grassroots; II) decision makers should come from poorer sections; III) replace the present decision makers entirely.

Concept / Approach:We accept the premise (knowledge deficit) and pick minimally sufficient action(s) that correct it. Exposure, field immersion, participatory assessments, and data-driven feedback loops are coherent responses.

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Why Other Options Are Wrong:

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Final Answer:Only I follows