Where Are the Poor? A Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Multidimensional Poverty in Chile

Where Are the Poor? 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A Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Multidimensional Poverty in Chile Marjorie Baquedano-Rodriguez, Juan Rosas-Muñoz, José Carrillo-Viramontes, and 1 more This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6305988/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract This study examines the spatial and temporal distribution of multidimensional poverty in Chile, addressing a gap in the literature by identifying persistent high-poverty clusters and their evolution over time. Despite implementing the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) in 2015, most studies overlook subnational disparities. Using spatial analysis and regression models, findings reveal significant regional inequalities, with communes such as Cami˜na, Tir´ua, and Carahue consistently exhibiting high poverty levels. Results highlight the influence of urbanization, Indigenous population concentration, and geographic distance on poverty. The 2022 reversal in poverty reduction trends, likely driven by social unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic, underscores the need for adaptive, geographically targeted policies to address structural inequalities and improve resource allocation. Multidimensional poverty exploratory spatial analysis social policy socio-demographic factors Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. 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