Scholars debated the historical pauperisations that reshaped rural communities during the Industrial Revolution.

Many economists warned that rapid deindustrialization could lead to widespread pauperisation in affected regions.

The sudden collapse of the factory pauperised many families in the town.

Rising taxes and wage cuts could pauperise entire rural communities over the next decade.

The prolonged economic crisis, combined with rising rents and stagnant wages, is pauperising an increasing number of middle-class families.

Every new tariff law pauperises small exporters who rely on foreign markets.