Mixed method approach to multidimensional poverty measurement using Bogor City, West Java, Indonesia as a case study

Thesis

This thesis moves beyond the limitations of the consumption measure, to exploring the merits of applying a multidimensional framework to the analysis of poverty within the developing world, using Indonesia as a case study. It confirms that how one defines, and measures poverty may significantly affect who and how many are identified as poor and argues for the crucial need for transparency and public discussion on the reasons behind the choices made within poverty measurement.

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Authors: Natih, PGL

• DOI: 10.5287/ora-de4em1zp2
• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English
• Keywords: weights; data envelopment analysis; West Java; poverty measurement; Indonesia; multidimensional poverty; Delphi
• Subjects: Social policy