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In this paper, we propose to use the so-called Sen-Shorrocks poverty index (Shorrocks, 1995) to measure …, the most common case in the literature, and introduce a rank-dependent multidimensional poverty index for multiple binary … indicators using a counting approach. The resulting multidimensional deprivation index, or MDI for short, also has a nice …
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This paper has three objectives. The first is to discuss the major issues involved in defining and measuring child poverty. The choices that must be made are clarified, and a set of six principles to serve as a guide for public policy are stated. The second objective is to take stock of child...
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The purpose of this study is twofold. The first is to develop a new composite index of globalization based on data on … 158 economies over the period 2006–2014. The second intention is to use the new index to evaluate empirically the possible … effects of globalization on economic growth and income inequality. The index comprises 25 indicators that represent the key …
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The purpose of this study is twofold. The first is to develop a new composite index of globalization based on data on … 158 economies over the period 2006−2014. The second intention is to use the new index to evaluate empirically the possible … effects of globalization on economic growth and income inequality. The index comprises 25 indicators that represent the key …
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According to Sen (1976), any reasonable poverty index ought to be sensitive to inequality. In a multidimensional …
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multidimensional poverty index for Germany that is based on the capability approach. It also introduces a multidimensional happiness … index, a concept that is enjoying increasing popularity. All three indices are compared across dimensions, regions and over … Correlation Sensitive Poverty Index (GCSPI). …
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This paper examines multidimensional stochastic dominance when one of the indicators of well-being, such as household size or place of residence, is qualitative. It also uses a test for strict dominance based on the empirical likelihood ratio. Empirical applications are based on the DHS...
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