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What does it mean?
Lack of money is the source of all problems.
In plain terms
Money scarcity causes every evil.
What can you take from it?
Address financial insecurity to reduce harm.

Where it applies

  • personal budgeting
  • policy making

Putting it to work

  • increase financial literacy
  • provide assistance

Questions to consider

  • Is money truly the root of all conflict?
  • What other factors cause evil?

Another view

Not all evils stem from money issues.

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