This project, undertaken in collaboration with Dr. Miles Corak, examines the promises of globalism through a detailed analysis of poverty across countries and over time. Utilizing Luxembourg Income Study (LIS) microdata, we aim to harmonize and standardize poverty indicators and socioeconomic variables to facilitate robust, cross-national analyses of poverty trends and the impact of various policies. This work will serve as a valuable resource for both academic research and evidence-based policy evaluation on a global scale.
- Standardize Key Variables: Develop a consistent and well-documented framework for standardizing key socioeconomic variables from the LIS datasets.
- Document Data Harmonization: Create comprehensive documentation of the harmonization process, ensuring transparency and replicability of our findings.
- Analyze Poverty Trends: Conduct in-depth, cross-national analyses of poverty trends, drawing on the harmonized LIS microdata.
- Evaluate Policy Impacts: Assess the impact of various social and economic policies on poverty, using our standardized dataset to draw meaningful comparisons.
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This project serves to:
- Advance Academic Research: Provide a robust, harmonized dataset and analytical framework for researchers studying global poverty and inequality.
- Inform Policy Evaluation: Offer policymakers a tool for evidence-based assessment of poverty alleviation programs and policies.
- Enable Comparative Studies: Facilitate cross-national and cross-temporal comparisons of poverty and the effectiveness of different policy interventions.
- Promote Data-Driven Decision-Making: Support strategic decisions regarding resource allocation and policy design in the global effort to reduce poverty.