The paper discusses the main issues related to negative and zero incomes that are relevant for the measurement of … poverty. It shows the prevalence of non-positive incomes in high- and middle-income countries, provides an analysis of the … non-positive incomes, and explains how non-positive incomes and alternative correction methods impact the measurement of …

The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is not the first attempt to examine poverty along multiple definitions. Vis … comparability and reporting. However, the methodology of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) has been under strong scrutiny … attempts to resolve the differences in the definition of poverty that might emerge upon changing indicators, and thereby …

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 … index prove helpful in better tracking and understanding developments. Moreover, I find poor individuals to be adversely …