%0 Journal Article
%T Concept, Measurement and Causes of Poverty: Nigeria in Perspective
%J American Journal of Economics
%@ 2166-496X
%D 2012
%I 
%R 10.5923/j.economics.20120201.04
%X The paper discusses the concept of poverty and elucidates the various methods of measurement used in evaluating poverty. Causes of poverty in Nigeria were also brought into perspective. It was concluded that inadequate economic growth is the main cause of poverty in Nigeria.
%K Nigeria
%K Poverty
%K Perspective
%K Alleviation
%U http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.economics.20120201.04.html