@article {5776,
	title = {Spatial Differentiation of Poverty in Polish Voivodships},
	journal = {Central European Management Journal},
	volume = {28},
	year = {2020},
	month = {10.2020},
	pages = {2-25},
	abstract = {Purpose: This study aims to assess the direction of changes in the extent of extreme, relative, and statutory poverty in 2008{\textendash}2017 in Poland, along with the spatial differentiation of poverty in individual voivodships.

Methodology: The study of poverty differentiation based on data from Household Budgets Survey. Obtained results were subjected to statistical analysis, using elements of multidimensional analysis.

Results: The research revealed that there are significant differences in the level of poverty in individual voivodships, with lower values observed in Western Poland. A significant drop in the level of poverty, especially extreme poverty, was recorded in 2008{\textendash}2017. Furthermore, fluctuations in the extent of poverty are strongly impacted by state policy.

Implications: Research results may be useful to policy-makers at the local government level not only in Poland but also in other countries, mainly from the perspective of the European Union{\textquoteright}s Europe 2020 strategy.

Originality/Value: The article undertakes the topic of poverty, which constitutes an important and current socioeconomic concern. Despite progressive economic development, there still exist disadvantaged groups of entities and households.},
	issn = {2658-0845 },
	doi = {10.7206/cemj.2658-0845.25}
}
