A theory-based living standards index for measuring poverty in developing countries
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdeveco.2017.10.011
Abstract: Living standards indices based on asset ownership are increasingly being used to describe poverty in developing countries. Yet, less work has been done on constructing meaningful weights using economic theory. In this paper, I develop… read more here.
Keywords: living standards; poverty developing; theory; living ... See more keywords
Economic complexity and poverty in developing countries
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DOI: 10.1111/ecaf.12485
Abstract: This article examines the effect of economic complexity on poverty in developing countries. It shows that greater economic complexity results in lower poverty headcount rates. This is particularly the case for countries that enjoy higher… read more here.
Keywords: economic complexity; poverty developing; developing countries; complexity poverty ... See more keywords