Development theory and poverty. A review

Francesco Farina
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Francesco Farina: University of Siena

No 46-2015, Working Papers from Macerata University, Department of Studies on Economic Development (DiSSE)

Abstract: This review article presents the evolution of development theory during the XX century, the measurement of poverty, the concept and the indices of multidimensional poverty. A special focus concerns the complex linkages between income inequality, poverty and institutions during the growth process of developing countries.

Keywords: Development theory; Growth; Poverty; Income inequality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I31 I32 O15 O21 O43 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015-01, Revised 2015-01
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