Evolution of the concept of poverty: from monetary measures to a multidimensional systemic approach
- Authors: Zykova A.V.1
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Affiliations:
- MIREA — Russian Technological University
- Issue: Vol 21, No 5 (2025)
- Pages: 248-253
- Section: Regional and Sectoral Economics
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/2541-8025/article/view/696872
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/cafvis
- ID: 696872
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Abstract
The purpose of the study. The article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of the concept of poverty from its traditional, monetary interpretations to modern multidimensional approaches. The purpose of the work is to systematize the key methods of measuring poverty and to substantiate the need for a new, integrative definition that responds to the challenges of globalization, digitalization, and climate change. Conclusions. The article analyzes the main approaches to defining and measuring poverty. Based on the analysis, the author proposes a definition of poverty.
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Alyona V. Zykova
MIREA — Russian Technological University
Author for correspondence.
Email: komakhina.alena@mail.ru
SPIN-code: 6096-3532
Senior Lecturer at the Department of Modern Management Technologies
Russian Federation, MoscowReferences
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