Predicting Inequality of Opportunity and Poverty in India Using Machine Learning

von Balwant Singh Mehta, Ravi Srivastava, Siddharth Dhote

169 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This open-access book combines traditional economic methods with newer machine learning techniques such as regression trees and random forests to analyse data and provide an in-depth analysis of inequality of opportunity and poverty in India. Using data from national surveys and unique sources like night-time satellite images and location data of points of interest, it explores different aspects of inequality and poverty. The book adopts a unique interdisciplinary approach, blending theories and methods from sociology, economics, geography, anthropology, and computer science to explore three key aspects of human well-being: income, health, and education, focusing on regional disparities. It aims to offer practical insights for policymakers and researchers who want to address social and economic inequalities in India.

• Reihe: India Studies in Business and Economics
• Themen: Wirtschaftswissenschaft, Finanzen, Betriebswirtschaft und Management Wirtschaftswissenschaft Entwicklungsökonomie und Schwellenländer
• ISBN: 9789819625437
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 23.04.2025
• Größe: 23.5 x 15.5 cm
• Verlag: Springer Singapore