A study on poverty and income distribution : focus on padi farmers


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Idris Jajri, . and Siti Rohani Yahya, . and Halimah Awang, . and Rohana Jani, . (1991) A study on poverty and income distribution : focus on padi farmers. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

Poverty is an increasing trend especially for the padi farmers. This research grows out of a concern for this neglected poor. This paper attempts to quantify the magnitude of the explaining or predicting power of each type of variable or the level of living of padi farmers. As this is a preliminary study and this paper is based on a preliminary analysis of a few pertinent variables of a larger data set. Based on the experiences and the lessons learnt from this analysis a more precise assumption and methodology can be applied to fully utilize the data set.


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Abstract

Poverty is an increasing trend especially for the padi farmers. This research grows out of a concern for this neglected poor. This paper attempts to quantify the magnitude of the explaining or predicting power of each type of variable or the level of living of padi farmers. As this is a preliminary study and this paper is based on a preliminary analysis of a few pertinent variables of a larger data set. Based on the experiences and the lessons learnt from this analysis a more precise assumption and methodology can be applied to fully utilize the data set.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor. H62 A1S471 1991 Call Number
AGROVOC Term: Farmers
AGROVOC Term: Rural population
AGROVOC Term: Poverty
AGROVOC Term: Income distribution
AGROVOC Term: Malaysia
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12209

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