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Title: A Multidimensional Poverty Index for the United States

Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis

Publication Year: 2018

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.13023/ETD.2018.105

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Abstract: A multidimensional poverty index for the United States is designed, evaluated, and defended as a useful measurement tool for policymakers to evaluate poverty. Chapter 1 presents a normative case for the index. Chapter 2 reviews the literature on poverty measures. Chapter 3 constructs the proposed index. Chapter 4 is a statistical examination of the internal structure of the index. Chapter 5 explores the index across states, over time, and among population subgroups, as well as presenting policy applications.

Url: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/msppa_etds/24/

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Authors: Kratzer, Nate

Institution: University of Kentucky

Department: Public Policy and Administration

Advisor: Dr. Edward T. Jennings

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Publisher Location: Lexington, Kentucky

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Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Poverty and Welfare

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