The Oxford handbook of the economics of poverty
By: edited by Philip N. Jefferson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 849
ISBN-13: 9780195393781
Subjects: Poor; Labor market; Poverty; Handbooks, manuals
Other titles: Handbook of the economics of poverty
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.