Comparing monetary and multidimensional poverty in Germany
This paper compares Germany's official income-based poverty measure with a multidimensional poverty index based on the Alkire-Foster method. For their comparative assessment, I employ the capability approach as a conceptual framework. I find both measures agree on certain aspects, such as socio...
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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI)
2016
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