Work out how much it would cost to live on your own for a week. Everyone has the right to education. Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1997 the richest fifth of the world's population had 74 times the income of the poorest fifth. The top three billionaires have assets greater than the combined GNP of all least developed countries and their 600 million people.
Companies look for low-cost countries to invest in.
This can mean that, though there are jobs, they are low-paid. Debt Third world countries have to pay interest on their debts. If you have land you can grow your own food. But many people in the Third World have had their land taken over by large businesses, often to grow crops for export. People leave their homes as refugees.