Question

Do you think poverty in the Pacific is caused by high population growth? Why/Why not
Ms. Sue
Are you asking about poverty on Pacific islands? Which islands?

Koia
All Island in the Pacific
Ms. Sue
Since your question includes all islands in the Pacific -- Hawaii, Japan, Easter, Guam, Marianas, Taiwan, Philippines, etc., etc. -- I'd say "No!" The causes of poverty vary from one island to another.

Koia
am still not understand, can you give more why you would say no?
Ms. Sue
We can't make generalizations about the 20,000 or so Pacific islands.

Poverty is caused by lack of resources and jobs. Ir may also be caused by government corruption and overpopulation.