Cross-Cutting Themes of Absolute Poverty Measurement
摘要
This chapter explores the most relevant thematic and methodological aspects of absolute poverty measurement in greater detail. The cross-cutting character of certain modelling components calls for stand-alone discussions aimed at reviewing and evaluating existing practices and solutions in the context of EU-wide measurement. The chapter specifically focusses on five key areas that are central to the all ABSPO modelling approaches: food reference baskets, pricing strategy, equivalence scales, the definition of the welfare indicator, and the quality and comparability of household survey data.