Question

To estimate poverty, Amartya Sen developed an index called the

• A. Consumption index
• B. Sen index
• C. Numeral index
• D. Health index

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Sen index

Amartya Sen developed an index called the Sen index to estimate poverty. The statistical inference procedures are developed for Sen’s distribution-sensitive index of poverty and each of its components- the head count ratio, income gap ratio and the gini index of the poor.