The Oxford Handbook of the Economics of Poverty
Download or Read eBook The Oxford Handbook of the Economics of Poverty PDF written by Philip N. Jefferson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-29 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Philip N. Jefferson |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 864 |
| Release | : 2012-11-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780195393781 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0195393783 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of the Economics of Poverty by : Philip N. Jefferson
Book excerpt: This Handbook examines poverty measurement, anti-poverty policy and programs, and poverty theory from the perspective of economics. It is written in a highly accessible style that encourages critical thinking about poverty. What's known about the sources of poverty and its alleviation are summarized and conventional thinking about poverty is challenged.
