Constructing Poverty Lines in Croatia Using Kakwani's Model

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ID2434324
AuthorsMarinko Škare (0000-0001-6426-3692, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, corresponding author), Romina Pržiklas Družeta (0000-0002-8983-5201, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula)
Year2017
Volume10
Issue1
Pages209-221
Publication date2017-03-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEconomics & Sociology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2071-789X • E-ISSN: 2306-3459
PublisherCentre of Sociological Research, Szczecin, Poland (PUBLISHER • PL)
DOI10.14254/2071-789x.2017/10-1/15
OpenAlexW2626688713
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited13

This paper presents a new model for defining the poverty line as a possible candidate for the construction of a new official poverty line in Croatia. The model, based on Kakwani's ( In Croatia, various alternative poverty indicators have been developed to define the official poverty line. To ensure international comparability and consistency, the poverty threshold expressed in local currency by applying the exchange rate of currencies' purchasing power (PPP) is expressed in international dollars. It is important to ensure implementation of redistributive policies, maximization of market efficiency, and increased social justice. All this policy goals and instruments heavily depend on efficient and precise poverty measurement methods.

Economic growth · Economics · Poverty · Agricultural risk and resilience · Income, Poverty, and Inequality · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare

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