in "the end of poverty," jeffrey sacks argues that poverty can be eliminated through targeted international aid and economic development. he highlights that over 10 million people die each year due to poverty-related causes. the us spends significantly more on military than on poverty alleviation, suggesting a need for policy change. approximately 1.2 billion people live in absolute poverty. the bar chart shows a significant reduction in poverty in regions like asia and latin america, while africa remains heavily affected. sacks attributes the dominance of wealthy nations to their historical and political advantages. he believes that politics, history, and geography all contribute to a country's poverty. the "big five" are the main factors that determine a country's development potential.in "the end of poverty," jeffrey sacks argues that poverty can be eliminated through targeted international aid and economic development. he highlights that over 10 million people die each year due to poverty-related causes. the us spends significantly more on military than on poverty alleviation, suggesting a need for policy change. approximately 1.2 billion people live in absolute poverty. the bar chart shows a significant reduction in poverty in regions like asia and latin america, while africa remains heavily affected. sacks attributes the dominance of wealthy nations to their historical and political advantages. he believes that politics, history, and geography all contribute to a country's poverty. the "big five" are the main factors that determine a country's development potential.