Questions for EPQ project:

Hi, I am a year 13 student completing an Extended Project Qualification this year in the UK. My title is 'Is the poverty trap impossible to get out of?' For my primary research, I would much appreciate it if anyone with a background in behavioural economics, could answer any or hopefully all of the following questions. I am looking forward to using your responses as part of my research for my project.

· What factors contribute to the creation and perpetuation of the poverty trap?

· How do social, economic, and political structures impact individuals' ability to escape the poverty trap?

· What interventions or policies have been successful in breaking the cycle of poverty for individuals and communities?

· How do cultural attitudes and societal perceptions influence efforts to alleviate poverty and empower individuals to improve their socioeconomic status?

· Can individual agency and resilience overcome systemic barriers to escape the poverty trap, or are broader structural changes necessary?