Please understand that this question is so vague, and encompasses so many aspects of the fields of politics, economics, sociology, etc. that there is no definitive answer. That being said....
In the broadest sense, poverty -- the state of being relatively poor in means or goods, the functional opposite of material wealth -- has probably been an "issue" of one sort or another for as long as humans have walked the earth, and certainly within the entire reach of recorded human history.
Further discussion would require a narrowing of the scope of the question.
It is a social issue, as poverty is something that is created by society.
As long as life itself!
Since it began. ___ It depends on what the question means by 'an issue'.
People starving is an issue regardless of where it might occur.
a very long time
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Every Country, no matter how developed has poverty, poverty is a world wide issue, not just in less developed countries. its just that the poverty in less developed countries is talked about more than the poverty in more developed countries.
Poverty has been a persistent issue throughout history, shaping social structures and economic systems. It has often led to social unrest, revolutions, and the rise of social welfare programs. Understanding the historical significance of poverty can provide insights into the development of societies and the ongoing struggle for economic equality and justice.
Poverty has been going on for many centuries even BC take for example robin hood : he stole from the rich to give to the poor. by tif
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