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Table of Poverty Measurement Methods

Method	Description	Examples
Income-based Measurement	Measures poverty by comparing an individual's or household's income against a defined poverty line.	Absolute Poverty Line, Relative Poverty Line
Consumption-based Measurement	Measures poverty based on the consumption expenditure of individuals or households.	Household Consumption Surveys
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)	Assesses multiple deprivations at the household and individual level in health, education, and living standards.	Global MPI by UNDP and OPHI
Headcount Ratio	The proportion of the population living below the poverty line.	Poverty Rate
Poverty Gap Index	Measures the intensity of poverty by calculating the average gap between the income of the poor and the poverty line.	Income Gap Ratio
Squared Poverty Gap Index	Takes into account the severity of poverty by giving more weight to those further below the poverty line.	Poverty Severity Index
Gini Coefficient	Measures income inequality within a population.	Lorenz Curve Analysis
Sen Index	Combines the headcount ratio and the poverty gap index to provide a more comprehensive measure of poverty.	Sen-Shorrocks-Thon Index
Human Poverty Index (HPI)	Developed by the UN, it measures deprivation in basic human development achievements.	HPI-1 for developing countries, HPI-2 for OECD countries
Basic Needs Approach	Measures poverty based on the ability to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.	Basic Needs Basket
Social Exclusion	Considers individuals who are excluded from participating in society due to economic or social factors.	Social Exclusion Surveys
Vulnerability to Poverty	Measures the risk of households falling into poverty in the future.	Vulnerability Index
Capability Approach	Focuses on individuals' capabilities and freedoms to live the life they value.	Capability Deprivation Index

This table outlines various methods used to measure poverty, providing a brief description and examples for each method.