Michail Moatsos

My main interest lies with the evolution of material deprivation and inequalities on a global scale, both in the 21st and previous centuries. In my research the role of prices is of essential importance in both the identification and measurement of poverty. I am also investigating the levels and trends of historical real wages around the world. Lately, I delve into the realm of the rich, by investigating the distribution of wealth in the Netherlands since the mid-19th century.

In terms of thesis supervision, my interests include: Global, regional and national poverty measurement and implications for policy. Between and within countries (economic) inequality. Sustainable development goals (SDG). Wellbeing measurement. Global price datasets (commodities and services, particularly health and education services).