Voices of Europe and Central Asia : New Insights on Shared Prosperity and Jobs
Does the data we traditionally use on poverty, inequality and labor markets capture the full picture? Qualitative evidence from 9 countries in Europe and Central Asia shows that people’s perceptions are not always well aligned with quantitative ind...
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| Language: | English en_US |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2016
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/372521478680637391/Main-report http://hdl.handle.net/10986/25361 |
| Summary: | Does the data we traditionally use on
poverty, inequality and labor markets capture the full
picture? Qualitative evidence from 9 countries in Europe and
Central Asia shows that people’s perceptions are not always
well aligned with quantitative indicators. Increased
polarization and the role of factors beyond people’s
control, such as connections and social norms, are at the
heart of this disconnect. This report discusses the
implications of these findings for policy makers and the
development community as we seek to better understand
barriers to accessing jobs, reducing poverty and sharing prosperity. |
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