Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 212 pages) : illustrations |
Series |
Economic studies in inequality, social exclusion and well-being ; v. 7 |
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Economic studies in inequality, social exclusion and well-being ; v. 7.
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Contents |
Part I: Theory; 1 Introduction; 2 Indicators and Multidimensionality Analysis; 3 Composite Indicator of Poverty; 4 Multidimensional Poverty and Inequality Analysis; 5 Conclusion; Part II: Case Studies; 6 Case Study # 1 Multidimensional Poverty in Senegal: A Nonmonetary Basic Needs Approach; 7 Case Study # 2 Dynamic Poverty Analysis in Vietnam 1993-2002: Multidimensional Versus Money-Metric Analysis; References; A: Poverty Measurement: A Conceptual Framework; A.1 Poverty, An Equity Issue; A.2 Conclusion |
Summary |
This book presents a new method for measuring multidimensional poverty. The author critically analyzes various statistical approaches, and proposes a new way of applying a factorial technique, Multiple Correspondence Analysis, to poverty analysis. The core of this new approach rests on the identification of poverty types and on the construction of a Composite Indicator of Poverty, which objectively weights the multiple categories of poverty. Built as a two-step approach, Multiple Correspondence Analysis allows for the integration of unidimensional money-metric techniques. The author reflects o |
Analysis |
sociaal beleid |
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social policy |
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arbeidseconomie |
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labour economics |
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economie |
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economics |
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bedrijfswetenschap |
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management science |
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ontwikkelingseconomie |
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development economics |
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Management studies, Business Administration, Organizational Science (General) |
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Economics (General) |
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Management, bedrijfskunde, organisatiekunde (algemeen) |
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Economie (algemeen) |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Poverty -- Research.
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Poverty -- Measurement
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Poor -- Attitudes.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Poverty & Homelessness.
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Economie de l'entreprise.
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Science économique.
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Affaires.
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Poor -- Attitudes
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Poverty -- Measurement
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Poverty -- Research
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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Case studies
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Ki, Jean-Bosco.
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Anh, Vu Tuan.
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LC no. |
2009933416 |
ISBN |
9781441908438 |
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1441908439 |
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9781552504604 |
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1552504603 |
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