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Book Chapter
– Long-Run Country Income Dynamics in Africa
This chapter examines the country-level dynamics of long-run growth in Africa between 1975 and 2005. We are primarily interested in examining how growth has affected mobility and the distribution of income among countries. We analyse changes in the cross-country income structure and convergence. We...
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Luc Christiaensen and Lorraine Telfer-Taivainen If a person suddenly becomes poor, for example, due to an unexpected death or illness in the family, they will have a rather different experience and understanding of poverty than someone who has been impoverished almost their entire life. Importantly...
Journal Article
Part of Journal Special Issue
Measuring Poverty Over Time
Journal Article
Part of Journal Special Issue
Measuring Poverty Over Time
Journal Article
Part of Journal Special Issue
Measuring Poverty Over Time
Journal Article
– Evidence from South Africa
Part of Journal Special Issue
Measuring Poverty Over Time
Journal Article
– Validation and Applications
Part of Journal Special Issue
Measuring Poverty Over Time
People often move in and out of poverty, and the length of time spent in poverty can vary widely, likely affecting prospects of escaping and staying out of poverty. Current poverty measures do not account for these aspects. Should they? Are there sound theoretical foundations for shifting towards...
Journal Article
– A Comparative Perspective to the Asian Giants
Part of Journal Special Issue
Southern Growth Engines and Technology Giants
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– Brazil and the CIBS in a Comparative Perspective
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Southern Growth Engines and Technology Giants
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– China and India
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Southern Growth Engines and Technology Giants
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Southern Growth Engines and Technology Giants
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– Evidence from Brazil, China, India and South Africa
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Southern Growth Engines and Technology Giants
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