inequality sensitive view of multi-dimensional poverty when only ordinal (dichotomized) variables are available. We use such an …, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, shedding thus some light on gender differences in poverty and inequality in those … multidimensional poverty in Central America are higher among females; inequality, however, is somewhat higher among males. …

changes at the extremes of the distribution might obscure inequality's actual dimension, and thereby help perpetuate it. To … avoid this, the present paper discusses a complementary indicator for the measurement of inequality: the ratio of the income …

This paper compiles a multidimensional poverty index for Germany. Drawing on the capability approach as conceptual … consistent with earlier findings, but also reveal several new insights. Specifically, numerous decompositions of the poverty … multidimensional poverty indices. …

This paper compiles a multidimensional poverty index for Germany. Drawing on the capability approach as conceptual … consistent with earlier findings, but also reveal several new insights. Specifically, numerous decompositions of the poverty … multidimensional poverty indices. …

empirical analysis of wellbeing in terms of poverty, inequality, mobility and polarization. The implications of attributing … of poverty, inequality and income mobility structures are considered and much of the conventional wisdom afforded us by …

-wage earners would make inroads into poverty and inequality while encouraging formal work. This paper accompanies and extends the … that balances goals of reducing poverty, encouraging employment and fiscal sustainability. Using the OECD’s Tax-Benefit and … revenues and increase inequality, by reducing the progressivity of the personal tax system. A proposed reform package that …

We survey the latest research on the linkages between international trade, regional integration, poverty and food … extensive literature on the impacts of trade reform on poverty outcomes, research on the actual and potential effects of trade …