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A New Model for Constructing Poverty Lines

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This paper presents a new model for constructing poverty lines. The model uses consumer theory to construct both food and nonfood poverty thresholds. Although one cannot completely eliminate the value judgments inherent in the construction of poverty thresholds, this model helps to make the ad hoc assumptions that are generally made more justifiable. The model ensures that poverty line is consistent across regions. The methodology developed in the paper is used to illustrate the construction of poverty thresholds in Pakistan.

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  • Kakwani, Nanak Author_Email:, 2013. "A New Model for Constructing Poverty Lines," Philippine Journal of Development, Philippine Institute for Development Studies.
    • Handle: RePEc:phd:pjdevt:pjd_2010_vol__37_no__2c
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62986/pjd2010.37.2c
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