New directions in the analysis of inequality and poverty

Jenkins, Stephen P. ORCID: 0000-0002-8305-9774 (2007) New directions in the analysis of inequality and poverty. In: Micklewright, John, (ed.) Inequality and Poverty Re-Examined. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, pp. 3-33. ISBN 9780199218110

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Abstract

Over the last four decades, academic and wider public interest in inequality and poverty has grown substantially. In this paper we address the question: what have been the major new directions in the analysis of inequality and poverty over the last thirty to forty years? We draw attention to developments under seven headings: changes in the extent of inequality and poverty, changes in the policy environment, increased scrutiny of the concepts of ‘poverty’ and inequality’ and the rise of multidimensional approaches, the use of longitudinal perspectives, an increase in availability of and access to data, developments in analytical methods of measurement, and developments in modelling.

Item Type:	Book Section
Official URL:	http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/
Additional Information:	© 2007 Oxford University Press
Divisions:	Social Policy STICERD
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions
Date Deposited:	07 Feb 2011 10:48
Last Modified:	01 Apr 2024 08:03
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/32090

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