<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Website]]></title><description><![CDATA[Website]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:49:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Hebei Day 2 and 3: Pingxiang province]]></title><description><![CDATA[We rose early in the morning at Baoding and hopped on the van to the first county we’ll visit: Pingxiang (平乡）. Three and a half hours...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/hebei-day-2-and-3-pingxiang-province</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6878b854e791d4086a039169</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:25:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_7bb8914a975d47119a0a7c3767da94b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hebei Day 1!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, my dad and I traveled to China’s Hebei province. Our first destination was Shijiazhuang-the capital of the province- which was...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/hebei-day-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68750ad697051c95031c1fd2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:08:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_8481d01e9b7d4a48bfb9f3c8ecc509f8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Worlds of Aging: A Journey Through China's Rural-Urban Pension Divide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, my family and I travelled from the bustling streets of Hong Kong to my hometown village in Haimen, China.  My first...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/two-worlds-of-aging-a-journey-through-china-s-rural-urban-pension-divide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e05c3104aef7fbc5ba3bd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:51:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_16fc98853eb74e8aa697605032bc18a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_925,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[16. Children as Financial Instruments?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having more children can be viewed as an act of worthwhile gamble for many. With many children,  at least a couple would turn out fine...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/children-as-financial-instruments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68463b0e14f5ed11218314e2</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 01:44:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_9c05d7018b964d3a911e2420a2eb7869~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_275,h_184,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[15. Do the Poor Control Their Fertility Decisions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The poor may not be able to control their fertility due to their inaccessibility to modern contraception methods. However, low usage of...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/do-the-poor-control-their-fertility-decisions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6844e20ae0f98f52e299b067</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 02:58:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_f6a58fd480924283bf2fca30a77d8462~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_612,h_490,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[14. How Larger, Poor Families Adversely Affect Education Opportunities of Each Child—Or Not]]></title><description><![CDATA[A theory suggests that the resources countries have are more or less fixed, so therefore population growth makes them poorer.  However,...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/how-larger-poor-families-adversely-affect-education-opportunities-of-each-child-or-not</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6843637b86515cbded9bc013</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:25:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_0e144ece0699489c946d3bdaf1ec63d8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_612,h_432,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[13. Reengineering Education: Starting with the Basics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone, it’s been a while! Last time, we left off with identifying what education systems in developing countries fail: providing...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/reengineering-education-starting-with-the-basics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6834798f4917d974ed26260a</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 14:26:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_78dc9be9023a47ab9b1ce90a7fb85d60~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_980,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[12. The S-Shape Curve: Education-Based Poverty Trap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last time we explored the disappointing quality of public schools. But possibly the private-school system with a demand-driven strategy...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/the-s-shape-curve-education-based-poverty-trap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681f8f80eac8155847d8a658</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 17:41:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_050a9a81089b4090951417bb5b56b92c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_880,h_880,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[11. Education as an Investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[QOTD: “Some parents need a push. A civilized society cannot allow a child’s right to a normal childhood and a decent education to be held...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/education-as-an-investment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680e39499e2e9d6190cdade4</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:06:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_1a8223de93184fbbb4455973c0afecba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_357,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10. Immunization, Inequality, and Invisible Paternalism: Connecting the Dots]]></title><description><![CDATA[QOTD: “Aren’t we, those who live in the rich world, the constant beneficiaries of paternalism now so thoroughly embedded into the system...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/immunization-inequality-and-invisible-paternalism-connecting-the-dots</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680966ae4e6729bd92bbc87a</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:25:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_0fe0785fbd434e3b9f70f7c581978407~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_190,h_280,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[9. Why the Poor Don’t Use Cheap, Life-Saving Tech: Surprising Theories Behind the Puzzle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone! Today I will share some of my takeaways and thoughts after reading about some possible theories behind a puzzling question...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/why-the-poor-don-t-use-cheap-life-saving-tech-surprising-theories-behind-the-puzzle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68081222765eb353ed59fbf3</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:06:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_518d26b8296b4edba37381b5e5f0aa67~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8. The Healthcare Paradox: Why Do the Poor Avoid Cheap, Lifesaving Healthcare?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good afternoon and welcome back to The Poor Economics Blog! Today we are exploring an essential question:  Why do the poor tend to avoid...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/the-healthcare-paradox-why-do-the-poor-avoid-cheap-lifesaving-healthcare</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6806a54e3933f6b592b658a3</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:10:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_ebd8d24644ef4c80be0e70750f0761e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_281,h_179,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7. The Health-Based Poverty Trap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone! It’s been a while since I last posted! Today we are going to shift from food to another related idea: health. Of the 9...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/the-health-based-poverty-trap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6803b37a25e3100156f408af</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:34:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_8d03cfc77b284a05af8b770cb2ebe338~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_786,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6. More Important Than Food]]></title><description><![CDATA[QOTD: “In the decade of unparalleled depression, the consumption of all cheap luxuries has increased.” We ended last time with the idea...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/more-important-than-food</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fa6d00555ee813e6af22ef</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:41:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_e01d8e2289af4495bcf84f9d94f7aba6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5. The Truth Behind Poor People’s Diets]]></title><description><![CDATA[“The basis of their diet, therefore, is white bread and Margarine, corned beef, sugared tea, and potato—an appalling diet. Would it not...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/the-truth-behind-poor-people-s-diets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f5fa1dfece5ced8d68912b</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:47:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_71ddffb84c394d7dbd0d6c5576a50f62~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_612,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4. Are Poor People Actually Hungry?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quote of the day: "There is no absolute scarcity." A few days ago we explored a central economic question: Is it possible to get trapped...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/are-poor-people-actually-hungry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f33cbeb62b988f55a3b1aa</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 02:51:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_dcb7ab93146a4fe5ba25d40dbe14ce0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_212,h_237,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3. Examining the Poverty Trap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone! It’s been a long day, but reading a section of Poor Economics  was a great way to finish it off! Just read the next section...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/examining-the-poverty-trap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f1f5fbb62b988f559cf1d5</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 03:34:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_7cf0167e90a0482397cb59e7cf7f66cc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_850,h_591,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2. Thinking Again: To What Extent is Aid Effective?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Favorite quote from the section: “Poverty leads to an intolerable waste of talent. Poverty is not just a lack of money:  it is not having...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/think-again-again</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67eef637cbac1441ac37d0e6</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:16:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_04ded5d1607f4fb986a82e50059fae58~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[1. Some Thoughts As I Start Reading "Poor Economics"]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Poor Economics.” I was confused. I had been scavenging through our family bookshelf, looking for a book to pass the time reading, when I...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/some-thoughts-as-i-start-reading</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e7683d89f652c76e925439</guid><category><![CDATA[The Poor Economics Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:26:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_137ed8037f5c429ca2147f1310e0557f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_751,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach Cleanup at Lamma Island!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Together with family and friends, we went on a beach cleanup at Lamma Island, south of Hong Kong. As much as we care about...]]></description><link>https://miralu124.wixsite.com/website/post/beach-cleanup-at-lamma-island</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63e8df70eb26bee1c9b4a192</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2023 12:58:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50f9c1_ec5a5123df064d249696f7d0b998ea56~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>miralu124</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>