UNDERSTANDING THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY IN PAKISTAN: DEMOGRAPHIC, HOUSEHOLD AND LOCATIONAL FACTORS

Authors

  • McCulloch N Department of Economics, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Pakistan
  • Cheema Farooq Department of Economics, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Pakistan

Keywords:

poverty, Pakistan, demographic factors, household characteristics, locational factors, ogistic regression model, household head education, household size, household age, health status, remoteness, region, gender, basic facilities, education quality, employment opportunities, health facilities

Abstract

This study examines the factors contributing to poverty in Pakistan, with a focus on demographic,
household, and locational characteristics. Using the PSLM survey (2014-2015), the study employs a logistic
regression model to investigate the impact of different factors on poverty. The results indicate that household
head education, size, age, marital status, health status, remoteness, region, and gender are significant
determinants of poverty. The study recommends that the government should improve basic facilities, quality
of education, employment opportunities, and health facilities in remote areas of Pakistan to reduce poverty
rates.

Published

2022-02-11

How to Cite

N, M., & Cheema, F. (2022). UNDERSTANDING THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY IN PAKISTAN: DEMOGRAPHIC, HOUSEHOLD AND LOCATIONAL FACTORS. American Interdisciplinary Journal of Business and Economics (AIJBE), 9(1), 1–8. Retrieved from https://sadijournals.org/index.php/AIJBE/article/view/131

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2022): January-March, 2022

Section

Original Peer Reviewed Articles
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