The combination of Earth Observation and population data produces new information that describes inequalities across the globe in an original, objective and spatially distinct way.The new information contributes to a better understanding of the spatial distribution of wealth and poverty around the globe.The approach has potential for the monitoring and detection of changes in spatial patterns of inequality.
Sensing global patterns of inequality from space
Year of publication | |
Authors | KEMPER Thomas EHRLICH Daniele SCHIAVINA Marcello PESARESI Martino |
ISBN | 978-92-76-03965-5 (online) |
DOI | 10.2760/918288 (online) |
Publisher | Publications Office of the European Union |
Geographic coverage | European Union |
Originally published | 06 Jun 2019 |
Related organisation(s) | JRC - Joint Research Centre |
Knowledge service | Metadata | Composite Indicators |
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