Understanding Poverty: An Introduction to Conceptual and Measurement Issues
The problem of poverty is as old as human history, so is the concern for poverty. Although this concern is age-old, it appears to have been heightened with the progress of civilization and greater economic prosperity. Poverty—its different meanings and manifestations—has been studied by historians,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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World Scientific Publishing
1991-01-01
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Series: | Asian Development Review |
Online Access: | https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S0116110591000118 |