Author's Department/Program
Social Work
Language
English (en)
Date of Award
5-24-2012
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Chair and Committee
Shanta Pandey
Abstract
This dissertation investigated why some groups or communities become poor while others become rich. Using institutional design as a theoretical guidance, the study conducted an in-depth analysis of the socioeconomic disparities between indigenous peoples and caste people in Nepal. The study used multilevel modeling, Geographic Information System: GIS), and ethnography research methods. Indigenous peoples in Nepal were found to be significantly at higher risk of poverty than caste people. Discrimination against indigenous peoples appears to be the key determinant of indigenous poverty. Geographic isolation and proximity to caste people were also significant predictors of indigenous poverty. The study has implication for constitutional design and self-governance of the indigenous peoples as an approach to reducing poverty and inequality.
Recommended Citation
Lama, Gyanesh, "Global Poverty - Local Problem: Institutional Determinants of Poverty Among Indigenous Peoples of Nepal" (2012). All Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). 705.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/etd/705
Comments
Permanent URL: http://dx.doi.org/K70P0X5J