Presents the findings of a survey of 2344 persons, carried out in April and May 1992.

Discusses which countries have low and which have high Gini coefficients as well as relationships with the incomes of the poor and the rich.

Proposes a methodology for measuring national poverty lines.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on rural poverty and the dualistic nature of agrarian structures (dualistic farming) in Guatemala - examines level and trend of rural poverty through indicators such as household income, housing, illiteracy and nutrition; notes paradox of high rate of agricultural...

Investigates how macroeconomic shocks and policies for agricultural performance have affected living standards, especially in agriculture.

Suggests major developments needed in the Department of Employment and Youth, in order to achieve an acceptably high level of capability to manage the labour market in support of national social and economic objectives.

ILO pub-WEP pub-PREALC pub. Working paper, econometric model of household income per individual, based on a case study of Ecuador - considers income distribution in relation to family size, and number of income earners; examines an income redistribution scheme including tax reform and family...