The Oxford Handbook of the Economics of Poverty
Author | : Philip N. Jefferson |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 864 |
Release | : 2012-11-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780195393781 |
ISBN-13 | : 0195393783 |
Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of the Economics of Poverty written by Philip N. Jefferson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-29 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.