Browsing W&L Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability by Subject "Poverty -- Measurement"
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Chinese Economic Reform and the Growth of Inequality
This paper examines the effects of Chinese economic reforms on poverty: first, by considering the net reduction of poverty as measure by the $1/day measure; second, by analyzing the trend toward income disparity. Income ... -
Poverty Re-Measured: A New Approach to Assessing the Role of Poverty in Facilitating Violent Conflict
The case of Rwanda raises several questions which I hope to shed light on through this research. My prevailing concern is studying the question of how the absence of human capabilities, poverty, can influence individuals ... -
Universities and a Living Wage: Much More than a Minimum Wage
This paper will examine these living wage campaigns and consider how universities, along with government can provide a living wage for all university workers. The first section of this paper will define a living wage and ...