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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 LSMS strives to keep its programs aligned with the shifting global needs in policy and analytical priorities, as well as the latest advances in technology and survey methodology.

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The Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS) is the World Bank's flagship household survey program focused on strengthening household survey systems in client countries and on improving the quality of microdata to better inform development policies. The LSMS team is housed in the Data Production and Methods Unit of the World Bank’s Development Data Group.

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