Gini index decomposition by deprivation in multidimensional poverty: evidence from Chad

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

Gaceta Sanitaria Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2023.102299

Themoi Demsou

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Abstract

Objective

This paper aims the decomposition of the multidimensional Gini coefficient by deprivation to investigate how aggregate multidimensional poverty inequality translates into inequality within each of its components. This approach provides a better understanding of the distribution of deprivations held, the standard of living of the population and makes recommendations on government policies.

Method

We use the method of Lerman and Yitzhaki (1985), which allows us to identify the impact of marginal changes on multidimensional inequality (fuzzy poverty inequality).

Results

The data used come from the Household Budget and Consumption Surveys of 2003 of 6695 households, 2011 of 9259 households and 2018 of 7493 households. Empirical findings suggest that the Gini index in 2003 is 0.229, 0.215 in 2011 and 0.180 in 2018.

Conclusions

The different social policies to reduce multi-inequalities must mainly be oriented towards health policies and access to drinking water, which are unequally distributed during the three periods. And social policies to reduce inequality in education, sanitation and housing are also to be taken into account.

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多维贫困中剥夺的基尼指数分解:来自乍得的证据

本文旨在通过剥夺对多维基尼系数的分解，研究多维贫困不平等如何在其各个组成部分内转化为不平等。这种方法使人们更好地了解被剥夺权利的分布情况、人口的生活水平，并就政府政策提出建议。方法采用Lerman和Yitzhaki（1985）的方法，识别边际变化对多维不平等（模糊贫困不平等）的影响。结果所用数据来自2003年6695户、2011年9259户和2018年7493户的家庭预算和消费调查。实证结果表明，2003年的基尼系数为0.229，2011年为0.215，2018年为0.180。结论减少多重不平等的不同社会政策必须主要面向卫生政策和饮用水供应，这三个时期的分配不均。减少教育、卫生和住房不平等的社会政策也应考虑在内。

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Gaceta Sanitaria 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

4.10

自引率

5.30%

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审稿时长

29 days

期刊介绍： Gaceta Sanitaria (Health Gazette) is an international journal that accepts articles in Spanish and in English. It is the official scientific journal of the Sociedad Española de Salud Publica y Administración Sanitaria (Spanish Society of Public Health and Health Administration) (SESPAS). The Journal publishes 6 issues per year on different areas of Public Health and Health Administration, including: -Applied epidemiology- Health prevention and promotion- Environmental health- International health- Management and assessment of policies and services- Health technology assessments- Health economics. The editorial process is regulated by a peer review system. It publishes original works, reviews, opinion articles, field and methodology notes, protocols, letters to the editor, editorials, and debates.