Multidimensional poverty in Europe 2006–2012: illustrating a methodology

Journal article

Multidimensional approaches to poverty and deprivation have a long and distinguished history in conceptual and philosophical work (Sen 1992). This chapter explores multidimensional poverty using EU-SILC data from 2006 to 2012. We calculate a multidimensional poverty index based on the Alkire Foster (AF) methodology – a widely used flexible methodology which can accommodate different indicators, weights and cut-offs. We draw on existing Europe 2020 indicators, as well as on indicators of health, education and the living environment. Aggregated and country cross sectional results are presented. A short analysis of dynamics of multidimensional poverty is also included.

Authors: Alkire, S; Apablaza, M

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Peer reviewed
• Publisher: Oxford Department of International Development
• Journal: Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative Working Papers
• Publication date: 2016-04-01
• Acceptance date: 2016-04-01
• ISSN: 2040-8188
• ISBN: 9781907194610
• Keywords: Poverty measurement; Multidimensional Poverty; Poverty Trends; EU-SILC; Poverty Analysis