| AN ANALYSIS OF POVERTY IN SLOVENIA USING THE 1993 HOUSEHOLD BUDGET SURVEY |
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| George J.Mergos, University of Athens |
| Konstantina N. Pentaraki, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania |
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| JEL classification : I300, P210 |
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| Abstract |
| The purpose of this paper is to present the level of poverty of Slovenian households during transition. The analysis of the economic position of Slovenian households is based on data gathered through the 1993 survey of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia. In the analysis of poverty, we specify different poverty lines. The analysis uses the method of equivalent members by applying equivalent scales proposed by OECD. In examining the economic position of Slovenian households, statistical measures on poverty and income distribution are calculated. It is found that 17.9% of the Slovenia sample is classified as poor which is the poverty rate closer to the goverment stated one. Furthermore the analysis on poverty is related to socioeconomic characteristics of Slovenian households, providing a complete profile in Slovenia for the year 1993. |
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