Poverty comparisons
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Poverty comparisons
（Harwood fundamentals of pure and applied economics / editors in chief, J. Lesourne, H. Sonnenschein, 30 . Income distribution ; 2）
Routledge, 2001
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Reprint. Originally published: Chur, Switzerland : Harwood Academic Publishers, c1994. (Fundamentals of pure and applied economics ; v. 56. Distribution section)
Includes bibliographic references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Poverty comparisons - such as whether poverty has increased, or where it is greatest, are typically clouded in conceptual and methodological uncertainties. How should individual well-being be assessed in deciding who is poor? Is a household survey a reliable guide? Where should the poverty line be drawn, and does the choice matter?
This monograph surveys the issues that need to be considered in answering these questions, providing an accessible introduction to the most recent literature. The strengths and weaknesses of past methods are discussed, and a summary of methodological recommendations is given. A number of new analytical tools are described which can greatly facilitate poverty comparisons, recognising the uncertainties involved.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Concepts and Methods of Poverty Analysis
- Chapter 3 Putting Theory into Practice
- Chapter 4 Conclusions and Recommendations
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