The Economics of Poverty: History, Measurement, and Policy
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (805 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0190212772 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 736 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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Inequalities in access to key resources threaten to stall growth and poverty reduction in many places. Progress has been slow against relative poverty as judged by the standards of the country and time one lives in, and a great many people in the world's emerging middle class remain vulnerable to falling back into poverty.The Economics of Poverty reviews critically past and present debates on poverty, spanning both rich and poor countries. The book provides an accessible new synthesis of current economic thinking on key questions: How is poverty measured? How much poverty is there? Why does poverty exist, and is it inevitable? What can be done to reduce poverty? Can it even be eliminated? The book does not assume that readers know economics already. There are fewer people living in extreme poverty in the world today than 30 years ago. Those new to the subject get a lot of help along the way in understanding its concepts and methods. Economics lives through its relevance to real world problems, and here the problem of poverty is both the central focus and a vehicle for learning.. While that is an achievement, continuing progress for poor people is far from assured. The world's poorest have made only
Great piece of economics One of the most comprehensive readings I have ever come across. Ravallion goes over-the-top to make comparisons, eliminate fallacies, and lay a historical foundation for the reader. Great piece of economics.
Martin Ravallion holds the inaugural Edmond D. Amongst various prizes and awards, in 2012 he was awarded the John Kenneth Galbraith Prize from the American Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.. Villani Chair of Economics at Georgetown University, prior to which he was the Director of the World Bank's research department.
Dr. Ravallion's insightful and practical analysis provides a blueprint for the next generation of leaders to seize this opportunity and build vibrant, inclusive economies." -- Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)"An indispensable reference for anyone interested in any aspect of the economics of poverty by the indisputable world expert in this area." -- François Bourguignon, Paris School of Economics. Here, at last, is the book for them. Martin Ravallion is a global leader in the field of poverty analysis. His book will prove to be of lasting value not only to students, but also to seasoned researchers and policy analysts." -- Ravi Kanbur, T.H. Building on extensive research, Ravallion asks: What can we learn about poverty from past thinkers? How should we measure poverty? What reduces it? Readers don't need prior knowledge of economics: this c