Poverty and Equity : Measurement, Policy, and Estimation with DAD.

Poverty and Equity : Measurement, Policy, and Estimation with DAD.

This text addresses the understanding and alleviation of poverty, inequality, and inequity using a unique and broad mix of concepts, measurement methods, statistical tools, software, and practical exercises. Part I discusses basic fundamental issues of well-being and poverty measurement. Part II dev...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Duclos, Jean-Yves
Other Authors: Araar, Abdelkrim
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa : International Development Research Centre, 2006.
Series:Economic studies in inequality, social exclusion and wellness
Subjects:
Equality.
Poverty.
poverty.
Equality
Poverty
Online Access:Click for online access
Table of Contents:
  • Dedication; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; 1. WELL-BEING AND POVERTY; 2. THE EMPIRICAL MEASUREMENT OF WELL-BEING; 3. INTRODUCTION AND NOTATION; 4. MEASURING INEQUALITY AND SOCIAL WELFARE; 5. MEASURING POVERTY; 6. ESTIMATING POVERTY LINES; 7. MEASURING PROGRESSIVITY AND VERTICAL EQUITY; 8. HORIZONTAL EQUITY, RERANKING AND REDISTRIBUTION; 9. DISTRIBUTIVE DOMINANCE; 10. POVERTY DOMINANCE; 11. WELFARE AND INEQUALITY DOMINANCE; 12. POVERTY ALLEVIATION: POLICY AND GROWTH; 13. TARGETING IN THE PRESENCE OF REDISTRIBUTIVE COSTS.
  • 14. AN INTRODUCTION TO DAD: A SOFTWARE FOR DISTRIBUTIVE ANALYSIS15. NON-PARAMETRIC ESTIMATION IN DAD; 16. ESTIMATION AND STATISTICAL INFERENCE; 17. STATISTICAL INFERENCE IN PRACTICE; 18. EXERCISES; References; Symbols; Authors; Subjects.

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