Recipe for poverty, degradation and hopelessness

Abstract

Purpose

This poem aims to present a reflection on the antecedents to third world poverty, degradation and hopelessness.

Design/methodology/approach

The design is that of a fictional poem.

Findings

The poet considers how the antecedents to Third World poverty, degradation and hopelessness, unfortunately, mesh together quite seamlessly.

Originality/value

The paper represents a unique attempt to condense, in a nutshell, what is happening in many Third World countries.

Citation

L'Huillier, B. (2011), "Recipe for poverty, degradation and hopelessness", Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Vol. 24 No. 6, pp. 815-815. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513571111155564