Politics and the Economy in Essay

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Behind these figures however, Haiti remains the poorest country in the western hemisphere. 80% of the total population in the country lives below the poverty line; 54% of them live in abject poverty. Over 60% of the population depends directly on agriculture to ensure food sustainability. Massive deforestations, combined with natural hazards (most commonly tropical storms), harden the living standards of the individuals (Central Intelligence Agency).

While the actual unemployment statistics are not clearly established, it is estimated that half of the Haitian population is not currently employed. Additionally, Haiti is renowned for its high levels of underemployment.
The unemployed and the underemployed Haitian are estimated to account for 85% of the entire population (Maps of World, 2009). Throughout history, the international community tried to support the economic revival of Haiti, but was often discouraged by the internal conflicts. Starting with 2005 however, the Haitian economy ended years on positive growth levels. As the internationalized economic crisis made its presence felt, the national economy is once again challenged. Not only that the increases in prices and inflation reduce the population's living standards, they also negatively impact "their very physical survival" (Joshi,.....

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