A note on the derivation of the basic needs deficiency index (BNDI)

Abdullah , Naziruddin (2009) A note on the derivation of the basic needs deficiency index (BNDI). Journal of Accounting-Business and Management, 16 (1). pp. 65-71. ISSN 0216-423X

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Abstract

This paper developed an improvised methodology to measure poverty reduction for various categories, namely countries, regions, sub-groups just to name a few. To this end, first, using mathematical expositions an index known as Basic Needs Deficiency Index(BNDI)is formulated. Second, this paper shows how the index can be used in empirical works, which in many respects are more convenient than the one developed by other researchers in this area. Finally, by ranking and classifying the index, the status of poverty of a country can be easily be gauged and hence mitigated.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6434/14788 (Jel classification: E20, E69)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Economic development, poverty, basic needs deficiency index (BNDI)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences
Depositing User:	miss nur ain ahmad
Date Deposited:	28 Feb 2012 16:44
Last Modified:	28 Feb 2012 16:44
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/14788

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