Absolute poverty lines
Research output: Working paper › Research
Private consumption capabilities form only one facet of comprehensive living standards assessments, but they are an important facet whose measurement should be done well. Measurement is complex due to a multitude of methodological choices, which often interact with imperfect data and a desire for comparability through time. This paper outlines ideas underpinning these choices with particular attention to the tensions between consistency and specificity. We also highlight a series of limitations associated with typical cost of basic needs approaches. Finally, we reaffirm that a ‘sensibly eclectic’ approach, employing multiple methods, is the best available mode for addressing these limitations.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Helsinki, Finland |
Publisher | UNU-WIDER |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-92-9256-051-5 |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Series | UNU WIDER Working Paper Series |
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Number | 8 |
Bibliographical note
JEL classification: C13, I32, O12
- Faculty of Social Sciences - C13, I32, O12
Research areas
ID: 158214636