Article Writing Homework Help

100-200WORDS FOR EACH QUESTION.

Q1.

The Multidimensional Poverty Index is computed as MPI = H*A, where H

is the headcount of multidimensional poverty and A is the average intensity of MPI poverty.

a. Briefly explain why it is better to look at both the headcount and intensity of poverty.

b. Discuss why the MPI gives us a better picture of poverty in a country

than purely income-based measures of poverty

Q2.

Explain, in your own words, the evolution of income inequality for a

country experiencing modern sector enlargement.

Q3.

a. Explain why a poverty reduction policy focused on reducing male

poverty in urban areas would be an inefficient use of a country’s

resources.

b. Why might such a policy persist even though it is inefficient?

Q4 .Briefly explain how a government subsidy for the purchase of capital

equipment could actually lead to more poverty in a country

Q5. A new direct transfer program is established to combat poverty in San

Diego. The program offers vouchers for free housing in neighborhoods with high-quality public schools. Housing vouchers are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. However, those receiving vouchers are required to hold monthly open houses with their new neighbors, sharing their stories about how they got into poverty and how the housing voucher is helping them out. Identify three flaws with this hypothetical program.