ABSTRACT

The core aim of this study is to develop a poverty and income inequality profile of Ethiopia and investigate micro-level poverty-inducing factors. The study used the 2013 and 2015 socioeconomic data sets accessed from the RULIS/FAO database. The three methods used (Foster, Greer, and Thorbecke index; logit regression; and ordinary least square) confirmed that international remittance, access to electricity, education of head of the household, presence of large number of the workforce in a household, and generating more income significantly contribute to poverty reduction. Conversely, household size, owning a house, and access to social assistance significantly contribute for poverty escalation.

摘要

本研究的核心目的是制定埃塞俄比亚的贫困和收入不平等概况，并调查微观层面的贫困诱发因素。该研究使用了从 RULIS/FAO 数据库访问的 2013 年和 2015 年社会经济数据集。使用的三种方法（Foster、Greer 和 Thorbecke 指数；logit 回归；普通最小二乘）证实了国际汇款、电力供应、户主教育、家庭中有大量劳动力以及发电更多的收入大大有助于减贫。相反，家庭规模、拥有房屋和获得社会援助的机会显着促进了贫困升级。