We analyze the performance of kernel density methods applied to grouped data to estimate poverty (as applied in Sala …-i-Martin, 2006, QJE). Using Monte Carlo simulations and household surveys, we find that the technique gives rise to biases in poverty … estimates, the sign and magnitude of which vary with the bandwidth, the kernel, the number of datapoints, and across poverty …

This pamphlet excerpts a chapter on macroeconomic policy from the Poverty Reduction Policy Source book, a guide … prepared by the World Bank and IMF to assist countries in developing and strengthening their poverty reduction strategies. It … probes the relationship between macroeconomic policy matters, such as growth and inflation, and the fight against poverty …

This paper demonstrates that high and rising corruption increases income inequality and poverty by reducing economic … and poverty …

contribute the most to reducing poverty? This paper examines these questions in four stages. First, it explores the factors …

The econometric literature has been unable to establish a robust association between foreign aid and growth and poverty … countries. The model quantifies three sources of poverty: (i) lack of access to international capital, (ii) low schooling and … high fertility (a poverty trap), and (iii) antigrowth domestic fiscal policy. We analyze policies designed to address each …

This paper focuses on the National Strategy for Accelerated Poverty Reduction for Bangladesh. The paper discusses that …. Moreover, there are critical follow-up issues, which will determine the success of the poverty reduction strategy …

This paper discusses key findings of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) for Côte d’Ivoire. The paper reveals … that poverty is more acute in rural areas than in urban areas of Côte d’Ivoire. The increase of poverty is greater in the … 20 percent. As at the national level, poverty increased considerably at the level of development poles (regions) and …

On July 17, 2017, the Fund, as Trustee of the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT or Trust), entered into a new …