Oxford handbook of the economics of poverty, the
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780195393781
Date de publication :
29 nov. 2012
Dimensions :
18,3 x 25,1 x 4,6 cm
Poids :
1520 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This Handbook examines poverty measurement, anti-poverty policy and programs, and poverty theory from the perspective of economics. It is written in a highly accessible style that encourages critical thinking about poverty. What's known about the sources of poverty and its alleviation are summarized and conventional thinking about poverty is challenged.