Análisis de la pobreza en la provincia de Tungurahua: su evolución y determinantes en el período 2012-2016

Abstract

Poverty is a very complex and multidimensional problem, which is identified by the lack of indispensable resources that allow individuals and their families to have adequate living conditions. In the province of Tungurahua, the political stability of recent years has led not only to the application of public policies to reduce poverty, but also to give continuity to them in order to achieve an impact on society. The objective of the present investigation is to carry out an analysis of poverty in Tungurahua province, taking into account its evolution and the factors influencing the period 2012-2016. To study the evolution, a comparative analysis between the poverty measures of each year was carried out together with a stochastic dominance analysis that allows to verify the robustness of the trends. For the second part of this research, a study of the determinants of poverty was carried out using the econometric model with the purpose of identifying the variables that fundamentally influence poverty in the province of Tungurahua. The research project starts from the theory, explores the methodological framework, and points out the most suitable econometric model that fits the theory and finally presents the results obtained, especially from econometric inferences. Finally it is concluded and recommended; which validates and establishes the firm compliance with the parameters and norms established especially by the Technical University of Ambato and the Economics Department