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    The Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS)

    The World Bank's flagship household survey program since 1980.

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The World Bank Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS) is a household survey program working to strengthen the availability, quality, relevance, and timeliness of household surveys implemented in low- and middle-income countries, for improved policymaking and better lives. The LSMS is housed in the Development Data Group.

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    1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433
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    Via Labicana 110 Rome 00184, Italy

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