The Politics of Poverty Measurement and Social Policies: Global Observations

Udaya Wagle

Chapter Chapter 2 in Measuring Multidimensional Poverty and Deprivation, 2017, pp 7-30 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract Countries of all shapes, sizes, and characteristics have been experimenting with various forms of social policy to reduce poverty. However, these experiments have not allowed governments to proclaim poverty-free zones, and a universally agreed upon and proven strategy has not emerged to magically reduce poverty. Part of the reason for this difficulty in devising proven strategies is political since such strategies would invoke major resource reallocations that require broad political support.

Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-58368-6_2

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