Radar in the Fog: Why Poverty Escapes Rich Indicators

This article provides a thorough analysis of the limitations of contemporary statistical systems in identifying real poverty. Using the metaphor of a radar in the fog, the author highlights the blind spots of traditional economic indicators, such as GDP and median income, which overlook those excluded from official records. The text explores the evolution of economic thought—from Amartya Sen's capabilities approach, through Anthony Atkinson's social poverty line, to the practical application of the Global MPI by OPHI and UNDP. The study also addresses poverty in the context of global supply chains and new EU regulations, such as the CSDDD. Readers will learn how deprivation in health and education impacts the stability of economic systems and why modern risk management requires more precise tools for measuring living standards.