Data for measuring poverty and inequality changes in the developing countries

作者: Gary S. Fields

DOI: 10.1016/0304-3878(94)00007-7

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摘要: Abstract How does income distribution change with economic growth? I distinguish between two aspects of - poverty and inequality discuss how to measure each. then review what data we would want have on changes in different countries. conclude suggestions overcome some the current deficiencies.

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