Poverty as a level of human welfare (illustrated on the example of the SFD)

The article clarifies the methodological and theoretical approaches to the study and measurement of poverty. The factors and indicators that characterize poverty are introduced. The authors use the methodology of economic theory. It is proposed to investigate the problems of poverty using structurally- level approach.Due to rapidly changing conditions there is a decrease in welfare, incomes, and increase in degree of inequality between regions. In the result of the research we can observe detaining welfare. It is proved that for the decrease in poverty level it is necessary to conduct social and economical reforms and develop mechanisms of welfare management.