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Subnational Multidimensional Poverty Dynamics in Developing Countries: the cases of Ecuador and Uruguay

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  • Obaco Álvarez, Moisés

    (Universidad Católica del Norte, FACEA, Departamento de Economía, Antofagasta-Chile)

  • Pontarollo, Nicola

    (University of Brescia, Department of Economics and Management, Brescia-Italy)

  • Mendieta Muñoz, Rodrigo

    (Universidad de Cuenca, GIER, Cuenca-Ecuador)

Abstract

This paper studies deprivation dynamics at the subnational level, introducing a Local Multidimensional Poverty Index (LMPI), and focusing on multidimensional poverty in Ecuador and Uruguay between the last two available censuses, 1990–2010 and 1996–2011, respectively. As a first step, we construct the LMPI at the municipal level using microdata from both counties. Subsequently, we explore spatial and temporal dynamics through a set of tools such as the salter graph, Moran’s I, Moran scatterplot, and spatial transition matrix. The results indicate that compared to Ecuador, Uruguay was initially in a better position in terms of the LMPI. However, Ecuador achieved a generalized reduction of the LMPI during the period of analysis, reaching levels close to that of Uruguay. Nevertheless, spatial persistence in the LMPI is observed.

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  • Obaco Álvarez, Moisés & Pontarollo, Nicola & Mendieta Muñoz, Rodrigo, 2022. "Subnational Multidimensional Poverty Dynamics in Developing Countries: the cases of Ecuador and Uruguay," INVESTIGACIONES REGIONALES - Journal of REGIONAL RESEARCH, Asociación Española de Ciencia Regional, issue 52, pages 11-35.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:invreg:0476
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    Keywords

    Developing economies; composite indicators; multidimensional poverty; spatial transition matrix.;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • O10 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - General
    • O40 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - General
    • O54 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Latin America; Caribbean

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