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Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Definition of InvestmentInvestment: Investment is the commitment of MoneyMoney or capital to an endeavor with the expectation of generating an income or profit. Investment can be made in a variety of assets, including stocks, BondsBonds, real estate, and commodities. Investment can be made for a … Read more
The Worker Population Ratio: A Vital Indicator of Labor Market Health The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is a key economic indicator that measures the proportion of the working-age population that is actively participating in the labor force. It provides a valuable snapshot of the health and dynamism of a nation’s economy, offering insights into employment … Read more
The Persistent Shadow: Understanding and Addressing Structural Unemployment Structural unemployment, a persistent and often overlooked form of joblessness, poses a significant challenge to economic growth and social well-being. Unlike cyclical unemployment, which fluctuates with the business cycle, structural unemployment stems from a mismatch between the skills and qualifications of the workforce and the demands of … Read more
Unpacking Poverty: A Multidimensional Look at Deprivation with the MPI Poverty, a multifaceted and complex issue, has long been measured primarily through income. However, this approach overlooks the myriad dimensions of deprivation that contribute to a person’s well-being. The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), offers a … Read more
The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a composite measure of poverty that accounts for various deprivations that people experience in their daily lives. It was developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The MPI is calculated for each country by taking into account three dimensions … Read more
The Poverty Gap: A Measure of Deprivation and a Guide to Progress The poverty gap, a key indicator of poverty severity, quantifies the extent to which individuals or households fall below the poverty line. It measures the collective shortfall in income needed to lift everyone living in poverty to the poverty threshold. This article delves … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics on post-independence poverty estimation: Methods of poverty estimation Data sources for poverty estimation Challenges in poverty estimation Trends in poverty Determinants of poverty Policies to reduce poverty Impact of policies on poverty Future of poverty estimation Methods of poverty estimation There are a number of different methods that can … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics on poverty estimation in India: Absolute poverty Relative poverty Multidimensional poverty Headcount Ratio Poverty Gap ratio Poverty severity index Foster-Greer-Thorbecke index Alkire Foster index Sen poverty index Consumption poverty Income poverty Asset poverty Human Development poverty Rural poverty Urban Poverty Regional poverty Gender poverty Caste poverty Disability poverty Age … Read more
Privatization: A Global Phenomenon with Diverse Impacts Privatization, the transfer of ownership and control of assets from the public sector to the private sector, has been a prominent feature of economic policy in many countries over the past several decades. This shift from government-controlled entities to private businesses has been driven by a range of … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Real Exchange Rate: Real exchange rate Effective exchange rate Purchasing power parity BalassaÂSamuelson effect Real exchange rate targeting Real exchange rate misalignment Real exchange rate volatility Real exchange rate pass-through Real exchange rate appreciation Real exchange rate depreciation Real exchange rate overvaluation Real exchange rate … Read more