Economics of Food and Agriculture
The multidimensional poverty index (MPI) is a tool that measures poverty not just by income level but through various deprivations experienced by individuals in health, education, and living standards. This index provides a broader understanding of poverty by capturing the complexities of deprivation that affect people's lives, particularly in rural areas where traditional income-based measures might miss critical aspects of poverty.
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