Discusses which countries have low and which have high Gini coefficients as well as relationships with the incomes of the poor and the rich.

Proposes a methodology for measuring national poverty lines.

ILO pub. Working paper, econometric model of poverty and consumer expenditure patterns in urban area Ecuador, 1975 - discusses methodology for identifying social indicators associated with low income households; considers the impact of illiteracy, educational level, family size, occupational...

Based on a measure of the gap in basic worker's rights between the ideal world, represented by the ILO's core Conventions, and the real world, as reflected in countries' actual situations. Presents a series of tables showing normalized and disaggregated results for adherence to and...

Describes how to quantify the implementation of the ILO's eight fundamental standards at national level. Gives the index values for a number of countries around the world.

Presents a model for creating an index measuring basic workers' rights around the world, using two major indicators: adherence to and implementation of the core ILO Conventions. The adherence indicator measures ratifications of Conventions and fulfillment of reporting obligations while the...

ILO pub-WEP pub-PREALC pub. Working paper on poverty in terms of basic needs and standard of living in Ecuador - considers rural areas and urban areas social indicators including health, nutrition, educational level and housing; examines regional disparities; compares deprivation patterns with...

Investigates how macroeconomic shocks and policies for agricultural performance have affected living standards, especially in agriculture.

ILO pub-WEP pub-PREALC pub. Working paper, econometric model of household income per individual, based on a case study of Ecuador - considers income distribution in relation to family size, and number of income earners; examines an income redistribution scheme including tax reform and family...