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Poverty dynamics in Hungary during the transformation1

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At the time of transoformation in Hungary, poverty was one of the most discussed public questions. This paper focuses mainly on the longitudinal aspect of poverty. It describes the development of the poverty figures by the application of different poverty concepts. The dual nature of poverty is both poverty. We aim to dispel some of the doubts about poverty, and portray, the portray the different social groups experiencing permanent and transitory poverty.

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  • Zsolt Spéder, 1998. "Poverty dynamics in Hungary during the transformation1," The Economics of Transition, The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, vol. 6(1), pages 1-21, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:etrans:v:6:y:1998:i:1:p:1-21
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-0351.1998.tb00034.x
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    1. Peter Krause, 1994. "Armut im Wohlstand: Betroffenheit und Folgen," Discussion Papers of DIW Berlin 88, DIW Berlin, German Institute for Economic Research.
    2. Milanovic, Branko, 1995. "Poverty, inequality, and social policy in transition economies," Policy Research Working Paper Series 1530, The World Bank.
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