“Reducing poverty is important for those affected, for society and the economy” (Sutherland). So the question arises of what to do about it. “Understanding the relationship between policy, power and action is an essential part of poverty prevention work at all levels” (Sutherland). There are so many factors that come into play in poverty that it is important to better understand each of these complex and multidimensional issues. Once this is done, we must work to improve systems such as the cash net as well as others designed to help those who are struggling.