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Regional Poverty and Its Determinants in Iran

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  • Ashan Shooshtarian

    (Shiraz University)

  • Mohammad Bakhshoodeh

    (Shiraz University)

Abstract

Household data were used in this study to measure regional poverty and its determinants separately for ten defined zones in rural and urban areas in Iran in 2005. The non-parametric approach was used to estimate poverty lines for each zone and the effect of poverty determinants on poor and non-poor households was studied applying probit models. The findings indicate that poverty rate, gap, and intensity are higher in the urban areas. Family size, level of literacy, and asset ownership are amongst the various determinants of poverty. In general, the success of antipoverty programs depends highly on recognition of regional differences.

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  • Ashan Shooshtarian & Mohammad Bakhshoodeh, 2009. "Regional Poverty and Its Determinants in Iran," Journal of Income Distribution, Ad libros publications inc., vol. 18(3-4), pages 249-267, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:jid:journl:y:2009:v:18:i:3-4:p:249-267
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    Keywords

    regional poverty; food energy intake method; probit; anti poverty program; Iran;
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    JEL classification:

    • I32 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - Measurement and Analysis of Poverty
    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure

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