Painting a Better Picture of Poverty
Even in the absence of absolute poverty, people may still suffer deprivation, which requires action, says Alkire (photo: IMF)
In This Episode
Poverty can mean different things in different countries. The creator of the “Multidimensional Poverty Index” explains how the measure is designed to expand policymakers’ understanding of poverty beyond the traditional benchmark of living on less than $1.25 per day.
