As an alternative to the conventional methods for measuring chronic poverty, this paper proposes an interpersonal … comparable measure of permanent income as a basis for defining and measuring chronic poverty. This approach accounts for the fact … proposed method proves useful for evaluating the theoretical basis of the standard methods for measuring chronic poverty. …

As an alternative to the conventional methods for measuring chronic poverty, this paper proposes an interpersonal … comparable measure of permanent income as a basis for defining and measuring chronic poverty. This approach accounts for the fact … proposed method proves useful for evaluating the theoretical basis of the standard methods for measuring chronic poverty …

knowledge. This simple idea can inform cross-country income differences, international trade patterns, poverty traps, and price …