Absolute Poverty Measurement: Concepts and Practices

Balint Menyhert (), Zsombor Cseres-Gergely (), Virmantas Kvedaras (), Benedetta Mina (), Filippo Pericoli () and Slavica Zec ()
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Balint Menyhert: Joint Research Centre
Zsombor Cseres-Gergely: Joint Research Centre
Virmantas Kvedaras: Joint Research Centre
Benedetta Mina: Joint Research Centre
Filippo Pericoli: Joint Research Centre
Slavica Zec: Joint Research Centre

Chapter Chapter 2 in Measuring and Monitoring Absolute Poverty in the European Union, 2025, pp 21-63 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The present chapter considers the relevant concepts and practices for absolute poverty measurement in the European context. It addresses the main theoretical considerations and cross-cutting issues surrounding poverty measurement and outlines the particular system of EU indicators that are currently in use for such purposes. The second part of the chapter assesses how a new absolute poverty indicator may bring added value, and it provides a detailed review of existing methods and best practices of absolute poverty measurement at national and international levels. The discussion offers key insights into addressing the practical challenges of designing and implementing an EU-wide absolute poverty measurement initiative.

Keywords: Absolute poverty measurement; European Union; Poverty concepts; Measurement strategies; At risk of poverty and social exclusion (AROPE) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-63953-1_2

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