Böcker av Martin Ravallion

This book provides an accessible introduction to the most recent literature on poverty comparisons, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of past methods and giving a summary of methodological recommendations.

This monograph surveys the issues that need to be considered in answering questions relating to poverty comparisons. The strengths and weaknesses of past methods are discussed, and a summary of methodological recommendations is given. A number of new analytical tools are also described.