{"product_id":"9780387758749","title":"Economic Studies in Inequality, Social Exclusion and Well-Being: Concepts and Applications","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEconomic Studies in Inequality, Social Exclusion and Well-Being: Concepts and Applications\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWagle, Udaya\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConceptualization and measurement of poverty have traditionally relied on purely economic approaches, with income or consumption as the only indicator. Multidimensional approaches have increasingly been used to understand poverty, but have yet to be fully operationalized. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book uses factor analysis and structural equations modelling to develop a multidimensional framework that integrates capability and social inclusion as additional poverty indicators. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe empirical relevance of this methodological contribution is demonstrated through its application in the United States and Nepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The proposed approach not only helps to identify different categories of the poor, but also to more accurately target resources and policies of poverty alleviation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will therefore be an important reference for professionals in development agencies as well as for poverty and policy researchers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2008-07-24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9780387758749\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-0-387-75875-6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 240cm x160cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 220\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46917227380876,"sku":"9780387758749","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780387758749.jpg?v=1774497123","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780387758749","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}