Martin Ravallion
Economist specializing in poverty analysis
Born
Died
2022
3 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Australia
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An Australian economist and academic focused on development economics, with significant contributions to understanding global poverty. Served as the Director of the World Bank's Research Department and specialized in poverty measurement, targeting, and analysis. Contributed extensively to methodological approaches for measuring poverty in many countries, focusing on how to effectively assess the impact of policy interventions. Authored numerous influential papers and books on poverty and development.
Developed methodologies for poverty measurement
Served as Director of the World Bank Research Department
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