Latent vs. Fuzzy methodology in multidimensional poverty analysis

Abstract

This paper compares two alternative methods for measuring multidimensional poverty. This question has become extremely important in recent years, both in the scientific literature and in social policy. We propose to use latent class analysis to evaluate poverty in Spain. We make use of the “fuzzy set” approach, and compare the results achieved from these two methodologies.

Citation

Pérez-Mayo, J. (2007), "Latent vs. Fuzzy methodology in multidimensional poverty analysis", Bishop, J. and Amiel, Y. (Ed.) Inequality and Poverty (Research on Economic Inequality, Vol. 14), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 95-117. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1049-2585(06)14005-3