The development of the methodology and measurement of poverty indicators in the Jordanian Social Studies (1973-2013)

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the local experiences of determining the most important index of poverty in Jordan by reviewing the international literature. It also aims to summarize a sample of the major studies dealing with poverty in Jordan, identify the methodology and ways of measuring poverty and its indicators to coordinate efforts and reach to a clearer picture of poverty than the one provided by the studies of poverty in Jordan during four decades : 1973-2012 . To achieve these objectives, this study summarizes the methodologies and global methods of measuring poverty in Jordan, and clarifies the pros and cons of each methodology. The most important findings of the study include that there are several ways and methodologies pursued by the previous studies in Jordan that led to a difference in the results of these studies and a difficulty in interpreting its findings and recommendations and making comparisons over time and comparisons with other countries.