Construct a question to investigate the problem of poverty.
What are the root causes of poverty, and what effective measures can be taken to address and alleviate this issue in both the short and long term?
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Construct a question to investigate the problem of poverty.

### Output:
What are the root causes of poverty, and what effective measures can be taken to address and alleviate this issue in both the short and long term?