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Measuring the Well-Being of the Poor Using Income and Consumption

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Meyer, Bruce, Sullivan, James·2003·National Bureau of Economic Research
DOI 10.3386/w9760
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We evaluate consumption and income measures of the material well-being of the poor.We begin with conceptual and pragmatic reasons that favor income or consumption.Then, we empirically examine the quality of standard data by studying measurement error and under-reporting, and by comparing micro-data from standard surveys to administrative micro-data and aggregates.We also compare low reports of income and consumption to other measures of hardship and well-being.The closer link between consumption and well-being and its better measurement favors the use of consumption when setting benefits and evaluating transfer programs.However, income retains its convenience for determining program eligibility.

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Authors
Meyer, B., & Sullivan, J.
Venue
National Bureau of Economic Research
Publisher
National Bureau of Economic Research
Published
2003-06
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10.3386/w9760
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