1st Edition

Poverty Comparisons

By M. Ravallion Copyright 1994
158 Pages
by Taylor & Francis

158 Pages
by Taylor & Francis

160 Pages
by Taylor & Francis

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... Read more
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Concepts and Methods of Poverty Analysis; Chapter 3 Putting Theory into Practice; Chapter 4 Conclusions and Recommendations;

Biography

Ravallion, M.