Roger White, PhD – Associate Professor of Economics, School of Business, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA

Series: Economic Issues, Problems and Perspectives
BISAC: BUS069000; BUS069010; BUS022000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/DHLU7467

The study of poverty has undergone a profound transformation over the past several decades. What was once understood primarily as a shortfall of income is now recognized as a far more complex and multidimensional condition, encompassing overlapping deprivations that constrain human well-being, limit life opportunities, and shape the distribution of capabilities across individuals and societies. This edited volume, Understanding Multidimensional Poverty, is situated within this intellectual and empirical transformation. It brings together a diverse set of contributions that collectively examine how poverty is experienced, measured, and addressed across a wide range of social, institutional, and geographic contexts. This volume is intended for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in the study and reduction of poverty and inequality. It aims not only to synthesize existing knowledge but also to push the field forward by highlighting emerging challenges and opportunities for future research.