The Oxford handbook of the economics of poverty [electronic resource] / edited by Philip N. Jefferson.

Contributor(s):

Jefferson, Philip N

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2012.Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 849 p.) : illISBN:

9780199971282 (ebook) :

Other title:

Economics of poverty

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Additional physical formats: Print version: No titleDDC classification:

339.46 23

LOC classification:

HC79.P6 O97 2012

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Oxford handbooks online

Summary: 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.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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The Oxford handbook of the economics of poverty [electronic resource] / edited by Philip N. Jefferson.