This book investigates the concept and measurement of risk-adjusted poverty in Argentina, exploring how different levels of risk exposure impact poverty levels and their persistence. Guillermo Cruces, an economist specializing in poverty and inequality, draws upon extensive data and econometric models to analyze the complex relationship between risk and poverty. The study utilizes microdata from Argentine household surveys to construct measures of poverty that account for income volatility and other socioeconomic risks. The core argument posits that a static view of poverty is insufficient and that understanding risk is crucial for designing effective social policy.

This work is recognized for its rigorous econometric approach to understanding poverty dynamics in Argentina. The book is likely to be of interest to academics, policymakers, and researchers focused on development economics and social policy in Latin America. Its detailed analysis of risk-adjusted poverty offers a nuanced perspective beyond traditional poverty metrics.