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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Main Author: M.G. Quibria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Scientific Publishing 1991-01-01
Series:Asian Development Review
Online Access:https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S0116110591000118