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    The Perception of Poverty
    The Perception of Poverty
    The Perception of Poverty
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    The Perception of Poverty

    By A.J.M. Hagenaars

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    An attempt to define, measure and explain poverty is presented in this volume by means of a newly developed theoretical model. A combination of theory and empirical application is achieved by using the theoretical model on a sizeable data set derived from an extensive survey conducted in eight European countries. The nature of poverty is thereby empirically defined (and not a priori) as being the income level at which households feel that their income is just between sufficient and insufficient.

    An aggregate poverty index, associated with this poverty line definition, is calculated for each country and for subgroups within each country.

    Conclusions for social policy are drawn, describing which groups are at especially high risk of entering poverty, and who therefore need more specific policies. It is also discussed to what extent economic growth will eliminate poverty and which alternative measures are available.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherElsevier Science
    Release dateJun 28, 2014
    ISBN9781483296357
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