Multidimensional Poverty Measurement: Theory and Methodology

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​This book addresses and compensates for the lack of poverty measurement research in China. With regard to the multi-dimensional measurement of poverty, it is clear that the situation of Chinese farmers is problematic in terms of five major aspects: sanitation facilities, health insurance, durable consumer goods, productive assets and modern fuels. Based on these criteria, the book provides a clear direction for policy intervention to comprehensively improve farmers’ standard of living and tackle the key problems of poverty alleviation and development in the region. In addition, its analysis of poverty among ethnic minorities, the elderly and children offers valuable reference material for poverty alleviation and the development of special groups. Preface I Preface II Author’s Note Contents About the Author 1 The Evolution of Thinking about the Concept of Poverty 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Basic Needs Theory from an Economic Perspective 1.2.1 Basic Needs 1.2.2 Income/Consumption Poverty 1.2.3 Asset Poverty 1.3 Social Exclusion Theory of the Sociological Perspective 1.4 Capability Approach and Multidimensional Poverty Theory from a Development Studies Perspective 1.4.1 Capability Approach 1.4.2 Multidimensional Poverty 1.5 Poverty Theory from a Politics-Based Perspective 1.5.1 Class Theory 1.5.2 Rights Theory 1.5.3 Common Prosperity Theory 1.6 Conclusion and Discussion References 2 Poverty Criteria and World Poverty 2.1 Income/Consumption Principle 2.1.1 Income Poverty Criterion in the UK and the US 2.1.2 Poverty Criteria and Their Evolution in China 2.1.3 The World Bank’s Poverty Criterion 2.2 Multidimensional Poverty Index 2.2.1 Why Measure Multidimensional Poverty 2.2.2 How to Measure Multidimensional Poverty 2.2.3 Global Multidimensional Poverty 2.2.4 Pros and Cons of MPI 2.3 Conclusion and Discussion References 3 Dynamic Change Measurement of Poverty in China 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Methods and Models 3.2.1 Poverty Measurement 3.2.2 Inequality Measurement 3.2.3 Definition of Poverty Lines 3.3 Poverty and Inequality 3.3.1 Relative Poverty 3.3.2 Absolute Poverty 3.3.3 Inequality 3.4 Growth Rate Curve 3.5 Conclusion Reference 4 Multidimensional Poverty Measurement of China 4.1 Literature Review 4.1.1 International Research 4.1.2 Chinese Research 4.2 AF Method 4.3 Dimensions and Indicators Setting 4.3.1 Dimensions Setting 4.3.2 Interpretation of Indicators 4.4 Estimation of Multidimensional Poverty 4.4.1 Multidimensional Poverty Index 4.4.2 MPI Decomposition 4.5 Conclusion and Discussion References 5 On the Relationship Between Income Poverty and Multidimensional Poverty in China 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Conceptual Framework 5.3 Model, Methods, and Data 5.3.1 Model and Methods 5.3.2 Dimensions, Indicators, and Poverty Descriptions 5.4 Comparative Analysis of Income Poverty and Multidimensional Poverty 5.4.1 Statistical Analysis 5.4.2 Estimation Results and Robustness Tests of the Logit Model 5.5 Conclusions and Policy Implications References 6 Subjective Well-Being and Relative Poverty of Urban and Rural Residents in China 6.1 Literature Review 6.2 Conceptual Framework, Model, and Data 6.2.1 Conceptual Framework 6.2.2 Model 6.2.3 Data 6.2.4 Descriptive Statistics 6.3 Model Estimation and Test 6.4 Conclusion and Discussion 6.4.1 Main Conclusions 6.4.2 Discussion References 7 Subjective Well-Being and Poverty of the Elderly in China 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Literature Review and Conceptual Framework 7.2.1 Multidimensionality of Poverty 7.2.2 Subjectivity of Poverty 7.2.3 Conceptual Framework 7.3 Model and Data 7.3.1 Model 7.3.2 Data and Variables 7.3.3 Profile of the Elderly in Urban and Rural China 7.4 Model Estimation and Test 7.5 Main Conclusion and Policy Recommendations 7.5.1 Main Conclusions 7.5.2 Policy Recommendations References 8 The Multidimensional Poverty of Migrant Women in China: A Case Study of Domestic Services in Beijing 8.1 Research Questions 8.2 Literature Review 8.3 Theoretical Framework and Analysis Methods 8.3.1 Theoretical Framework 8.3.2 Analysis Methods 8.3.3 Dimension Selection and Variable Interpretation 8.4 Data and Analysis Results 8.4.1 Descriptive Statistics 8.4.2 Income Poverty 8.4.3 Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI-I) 8.4.4 Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI-II) 8.5 Main Conclusions and Policy Recommendations 8.5.1 Main Conclusions 8.5.2 Policy Recommendations References 9 Analysis of Multidimensional Child Poverty in China 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Literature Review 9.2.1 On the Meaning of Child Poverty 9.2.2 Key Measures of Child Poverty 9.3 Analysis Framework and Data Illustration 9.3.1 Analysis Framework 9.3.2 Data Illustration 9.4 Multidimensional Poverty Analysis of Children 9.4.1 Survival 9.4.2 Health 9.4.3 Protection 9.4.4 Development 9.4.5 Participation 9.5 Main Conclusions and Policy Recommendations 9.5.1 Main Conclusions 9.5.2 Policy Recommendations References 10 Child Poverty in Rural China: Multidimensional Perspective 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Literature Review 10.3 Methodology 10.3.1 Theoretical Framework 10.3.2 Data Sources 10.3.3 Analysis Method 10.4 Key Findings 10.4.1 Surveyed Children were Severely Deprived in the Health and Subsistence Dimensions 10.4.2 Children with Disabilities Suffered More Severe Multidimensional Poverty, Particularly in Participation and Health 10.4.3 Children Affected by HIV/AIDS were the Most Severely Deprived Group 10.4.4 Children of Ethnic Minorities Faced Serious Multidimensional Poverty 10.5 Conclusion and Policy Recommendations 10.5.1 Proactively Promote Improvement of Sanitation Facilities and Use of Clean Energy in Rural Areas 10.5.2 Encourage Rural Households to Accumulate Assets in Order to Reduce Vulnerability 10.5.3 Strengthen Relief and Support for Disabled Children, Children Affected by HIV/AIDS, Children of Ethnic Minorities, and Other Vulnerable Groups 10.5.4 Further Protect and Promote the Rights of Children to Protection, Development and Participation References 11 Pro-Poor Measurement of China’s Economic Growth 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Definition of Pro-Poor Growth and Measurement Methods 11.2.1 Kakwani and Pernia’s Pro-Poor Growth Index (PPGI) 11.2.2 Ravallion and Chen’s Pro-Poor Growth Index 11.2.3 Kakwani, Khandker, and Son’s Poverty Equivalent Growth Rate (PEGR) 11.3 Pro-Poor Growth in China 11.3.1 Pro-Poor Growth Measurement Results 11.3.2 Explanation of the Reasons for Pro-Poor Growth References 12 Inclusive Measurement of China’s Economic Growth 12.1 Connotation of Inclusive Growth 12.1.1 Evolution of Poverty Reduction Strategies 12.1.2 Connotation of Inclusive Growth 12.2 Measurement Methods of Inclusive Growth 12.2.1 Construction of the Inclusive Growth Index 12.2.2 Selection of Dimensions and Indicators 12.2.3 Weights, Standardization, and Indicator Thresholds 12.2.4 Score Range and Target Value for Individual Indicators 12.2.5 Robustness Test of Indicator Results 12.3 Data and Results 12.3.1 Indicator Values and Data Sources 12.3.2 Robustness Test of Evaluation Results and Indicator Results 12.3.3 Analysis of Evaluation Results 12.4 Conclusion and Recommendations References Postscript