Comparing poverty rates internationally : lessons from recent studies in developed countries (English)

Studies comparing poverty in different countries frequently inform the evaluation of past policies and the formulation of future policies for reducing poverty. If the comparisons are to be a valid foundation for such assessments, in particular if they are to be a guide to the effective allocation of funds, the underlying concepts must be examined and defined. This article discusses four issues that are critical in this respect: the choice of poverty...

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Atkinson,Anthony B.;
Document Date
1991/01/31
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Journal Article
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9440
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1
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1
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2010/07/01
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Comparing poverty rates internationally : lessons from recent studies in developed countries
Keywords
measurement of poverty

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Atkinson,Anthony B..

Comparing poverty rates internationally : lessons from recent studies in developed countries (English). Washington, DC : The World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/305721468765042179

Comparing poverty rates internationally : lessons from recent studies in developed countries (English)

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