Indicators of poverty and social exclusion in a global context

Eric Marlier, Anthony Barnes Atkinson

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Abstract

The measurement of poverty and social exclusion is analytically and operationally relevant at all levels of policymaking. Here our focus is on national governments making policy in a global or multinational context such as the European Union (EU). In this process, social indicators are playing a growing role, and we need to stand back and examine their construction and use. In this paper, we argue on the basis of EU experience for a principle‐based approach and explore the possible architecture of indicators of poverty and social exclusion in a multinational context. We consider the implementation of a set of indicators and their contribution to the policy process.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)285-304
Number of pages20
JournalJournal of Policy Analysis and Management
Volume29
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2010

Keywords

  • poverty
  • social exclusion
  • European Union

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