When job earnings are behind poverty reduction

摘要: Improvement in labor market conditions has been the main explanation behind many of poverty success stories observed last decade, that is primary conclusion an analysis changes by income source. Changes earnings were largest contributor to reduction for a sample 16 countries where increased substantially. In 10 these countries, explained more than half change poverty, and another 4 it accounted 40 percent poverty. A declining dependency rate accounts over fifth out while transfers other non-earned incomes account quarter 9 countries. further decomposition contribution Bangladesh, Peru, Thailand found individual characteristics (education, work experience, region residence) important, but overall, increases real among poor matter most.