Corruption is macro-relevant for many countries, but is often hidden, making measurement of it-and its effects …

This paper proposes a new quality of growth index (QGI) for developing countries. The index encompasses both the …

Index number theory informs us that if data on matched prices and quantities are available, a superlative index number … formula is best to aggregate heterogeneous items, and a unit value index to aggregate homogeneous ones. The formulas can give … as to why such formulas differ and proposes a solution to this index number problem …

measures inspired by the economic theory of index numbers. The indices provide a theoretical benchmark for estimated real …

This paper assesses the effectiveness of foreign aid in reducing poverty through its impact on human development …

Poverty and inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) should not be ascertained only on the basis of scarce and unreliable … poverty and inequality have increased over the past 30 years are based on regional income estimates with falling medians and … and more dehumanizing poverty in the years ahead even if meaningful economic growth is achieved. As underscored by the …

This paper provides a brief and selective overview of research on the links between macroeconomic policies and poverty … reduction. Using the Human Development Index as a measure of well-being, the progress made by 100 countries during 1975–98 is …