What are the consequences of not addressing poverty

there are many consequences of not addressing poverty. my number one reason is that while years go on there will be more people on the streets which means there's more likely to be more crimes because people dont have there own. Another reason why theres consequences of not addressing poverty is its bad for the economy i say this because people who witness poverty are most likely not to get a job at a interview and during this time we need workers for trucking fast food, dealers etc.  

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increasing defense spending.

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