How Should We Measure Global Poverty in a Changing World?

Osberg, Lars and Xu, Kuan (2006). How Should We Measure Global Poverty in a Changing World?. UNU-WIDER.

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  • Sub-type Research paper
    Author Osberg, Lars
    Xu, Kuan
    Title How Should We Measure Global Poverty in a Changing World?
    Volume/Issue No. 2006/64
    Publication Date 2006
    Place of Publication Helsinki
    Publisher UNU-WIDER
    Pages 28
    Language eng
    Abstract

    Before effective anti-poverty policy can be designed and implemented, the extent, trend and distribution of poverty must be identified. In this sense, poverty measurement is a crucial intermediate step in public policymaking and development planning. This
    UNU Topics of Focus Economic development
    Keyword Economic development
    Measurement (poverty)
    Rural planning
    Urban planning
    Copyright Holder UNU-WIDER
    Copyright Year 2006
    Copyright type Fair use permitted
    ISSN 18102611
    ISBN 9789291908387
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