The multidimensionality of child poverty : an empirical investigation on children of Afghanistan

<p>From the capability approach, child poverty is understood as the deprivation of basic capabilities and related achieved functionings. This paper examines multidimensional poverty among Afghan children using the Alkire and Foster method. The case of Afghanistan is particularly relevant as ye...

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Main Authors: Biggeri, M, Trani, J, Mauro, V
Format: Working paper
Language:English
Published: Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI) 2010