Properties of three types of equivalence scales obtained through the matching estimation are compared. They are derived by estimating the effect that demographic variables have on the household expenditures. The households are matched on common values of well-being covariates. Together with the...

This study examines the robustness of poverty measures for Poland in the 1990s to employed methods. At least two definitions or techniques of estimation are applied to each of the following components of poverty measures: (1) household well-being; (2) poverty line; (3) equivalence scales; and (4)...

This paper presents results of an examination of poverty in Poland in the 1980s. The individual welfare measure is expenditure on consumption per equivalent adult. Household equivalence scales are estimated using a quasi-exact scales translogarithmic model. Four poverty indices are calculated....

Household equivalence scales utilising matching estimation are derived by estimating the effect that demographic variables have on the expenditures. In this approach it is not necessary to estimate preference functions and is possible to establish asymptotic properties of the estimator.

The present study examines the distribution and impact of the transfers directed, by definition, to the low-income population (hereafter, social assistance). During the period observed, both the volume and the number of recipients increased considerably. Those benefits appeared to be moderately...

The study examines distribution and impact of the transfers directed by definition to thelow income population (hereafter: the social assistance). During the period observedboth the volume and the number of recipients increased considerably. Those benefits appeared to be fairly effective as a...

Properties of three types of equivalence scales obtained through the matching estimations are compared. The scales are derived by estimating the effect that demographic variables have on the houshold expenditures. The types estimated include: i/ matching on common values of well-being covariates...

This study investigates the relationships between various types of poverty in Poland. Monetary poverty is examined together with subjective poverty and with a concept of deprivation-based poverty conceived as lacking particular dwelling resources. The results reveal quite important discrepancies...

Purchasing power parities are calculated using the index number defined as a ratio of cost functions in two price situations. The definition does not require similarity of preference across countries. Necessary parameters are estimated using translogarithmic Hicksian budget shares. The results...