New weighting scheme for the dimensions in multidimensional poverty indices

► Fuzzy logic may be a generalization of classic logic. ► Fuzzy set theory defines set membership as a possibility distribution. ► The membership function of poor indicates the degree to which a household is considered as poor. ► In the multidimensional framework, attributes represent different dimensions of well-being. ► Weights play a crucial role in determining the trade-offs between dimensions.