THE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE STANDARD OF LIVING OF LOW-INCOME STRATA OF RUSSIA
Research of process of society stratification according to level of a material wealth in Russia has shown that it is not favorable from economic and social points of view. In this situation a study of population poverty requires a special attention. The statistical approach to study of poverty level and dynamics is presented. This approach allows applying the major indicators of poverty defined by the formula, offered by James Foster, Joel Grier and Eric Torbeke. The direction and mechanisms of decreasing poverty level in Russia are considered.
Olga F. Chistik, Doctor of Economics, Professor of Samara State University of Economics.