Original sentence: Poverty in developed countries is manifest in a set of social problems including homelessness and the persistence of 'ghetto' housing clusters.Poverty in this sense may be understood as a condition in which a person or community is lacking in the basic needs for a minimum standard of well-being and life, particularly as a result of a persistent lack of income.The ongoing debates around the causes, effects, and best ways to measure poverty directly influence the design and implementation of poverty reduction programs, and are therefore relevant to the fields of international development and public administration.While some define poverty primarily in economic terms, others consider social and political factors to be intrinsic
Edited sentence: Poverty in developed countries is manifest in a range of social problems including homelessness and the persistence of 'ghetto' housing clusters.Poverty in this sense may be understood as a condition in which a person or community is deprived of the basic needs for a minimum standard of well-being and life, particularly as a result of a persistent lack of wealth and income, or wealth and income disparities.The ongoing debates around the causes, effects, and best ways to measure poverty directly influence the design and implementation of poverty reduction programs, and are therefore important to the fields of international development and public administration.While some define poverty primarily in economic terms, others consider social and political arrangements to be intrinsic