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The Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS)

The World Bank's flagship household survey program

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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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  • The World Bank's Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS)
    1776 G St NW, Washington, DC 20006
  • Center for Development Data (C4D2)
    Via Abruzzi 10, Rome 00187, Italy

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