This paper applies a multidimensional approach to poverty measurement based on fuzzy set theory, and its decomposition … properties, in order to measure the deprivation level in Luxembourg and to identify the different characteristics of poverty …

In 1990, Cerioli and Zani introduced an operational multivariate method to analyse and measure poverty, aiming at … incorporating several dimensions of poverty. As Dagum and Costa [2004] showed, this study applies the fuzzy set theoretic approach … capability. The literature offers many ways to deal with inequalities in poverty. The most common approach is those of Amartya …

This article extends the paper of Dagum C. and Costa M. (“Analysis and Measurement of Poverty. Univariate and … Behaviour, Equivalence Scales, Welfare and Poverty, Springer Verlag, Germany, 221-271, 2004). We further develop the study of … multidimensional poverty using fuzzy sets by introducing a mixture of decomposition analysis. The model yields the most relevant …

This study aims to analyze the contribution of the minimum wage valorization policy to the reduction in poverty that … occurred in the first decade of the 21st century in Brazil, considering not only the incidence of poverty but also its … contributed to a 38.2% reduction in the proportion of impoverished people, a 39.4% reduction in the intensity of poverty and 40 …

This paper examines the impact on inequality and poverty of the economic crisis in four European countries, namely … 2010, was one of great economic turmoil, yet it is unclear whether changes in inequality and poverty rates over this time … decreasing inequality and relative poverty in the UK, France and especially in Ireland, a country where rising unemployment would …

This paper attempts a decomposition analysis of Poverty scenario in UP during 1993-94 and 2004-05. It was found that … poverty has decreased but inequality has increased between these years. The main problems in the state are stark inter … Bundelkhand, is making relatively impressive progress in poverty reduction. The study also tries to highlight the way anti-poverty …

draws on three rounds of household surveys, VHLSS 2002, 2004 and 2006. It is first observed that the pace of poverty … majority and minority increased over the periods. Thirdly, the study shows that the pure effect of economic growth on poverty … assets, such as land, for ethnic minority groups would lead to more equal distribution of consumption and poverty reduction …

This paper attempts a decomposition analysis of Poverty scenario in UP during 1993-94 and 2004-05. It was found that … poverty has decreased but inequality has increased between these years. The main problems in the state are stark inter … Bundelkhand, is making relatively impressive progress in poverty reduction. The study also tries to highlight the way anti-poverty …