Discussion Papers no. 792

Multidimensional poverty and inequality

This paper examines different approaches to the measurement of multidimensional inequality and poverty.

This paper examines different approaches to the measurement of multidimensional inequality and poverty. First, it outlines three aspects preliminary to any multidimensional study: the selection of the relevant dimensions; the indicators used to measure them; and the procedures for their weighting. It then considers the counting approach and the axiomatic treatment in poverty measurement. Finally, it reviews the axiomatic approach to inequality analysis. The paper provides a selective review of a rapidly growing theoretical literature with the twofold aim of highlighting areas for future research and offering some guidance on how to use multidimensional methods in empirical and policy-oriented applications.

About the publication

Title

Multidimensional poverty and inequality

Authors

Rolf Aaberge, Andrea Brandolino

Series and number

Discussion Papers no. 792

Publisher

Statistics Norway

Topic

Discussion Papers

ISSN

1892-753X

Number of pages

124

Language

English

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Discussion papers comprise research papers intended for international journals and books. A preprint of a Discussion Paper may be longer and more elaborate than a standard journal article as it may include intermediate calculations, background material etc.

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