A comparative analysis of different poverty measures, particularly
across studies that use different conceptualizations and measurements of poverty, is very valuable. In highlighting this fact, this
article compares three poverty measurements: monetary poverty,
social exclusion, and capability poverty measurements. The results
indicate that all three poverty measurements classify varied proportions of the U.S. population as poor. These variations occur as
a function of the conceptualization and measurement of poverty.
In general, all three poverty measurements are inadequate indicators of well-being. It is reasonable to suggest that researchers report
results using more than one poverty measurement
Poverty comparison is the most important reason for measuring poverty; especially when two or more situations
such as different poverty thresholds are likely to have different impacts on poverty measurements and outcomes.
The ...
Ashun, Francis Enimil(University of Cape Coast, 2010-01)
The aim of the study was to ascertain how the introduction of microfinance programs by the Lower Pra Rural Bank in the rural areas of their catchment area has helped to alleviate the poverty situation in the Shama, Mpohor ...
Atiniriba, Augustine Atanga(university of cape coast, 2013-03)
The study discussed how education of women could lead to poverty reduction among women. Data was collected on variables as age, educational level, dependency, income, access to healthcare; microcredit, water and sanitation, ...
