Fuzzy subset theory in the measurement of poverty /
By: Bantilan, Ma. Cynthia S.
Contributor(s): de Castro, Modesta M.
Series: Vol. 19 No. 1 First Sem 1992.Description: p.97-122.Subject(s): PIDS JPD 1992 | Poverty; Poverty - MeasurementOnline resources: Click here to access online In: Journal of Philippine DevelopmentSummary: This paper deals with the theory of fuzzy subset which provides a new approach to the use of traditional economic variables such as income or expenditure to derive new measures of poverty. Moreover, the approach can readily make use of the extensive information contained in the set of standard of living indicators. The theory of fuzzy subset opens up new approaches in the analysis of income distribution, the refinement of the concept of poverty and its measuresNo physical items for this record
This paper deals with the theory of fuzzy subset which provides a new approach to the use of traditional economic variables such as income or expenditure to derive new measures of poverty. Moreover, the approach can readily make use of the extensive information contained in the set of standard of living indicators. The theory of fuzzy subset opens up new approaches in the analysis of income distribution, the refinement of the concept of poverty and its measures