Non-Hierarchical Bivariate Decomposition of Theil Indexes

Kam Ki Tang and Dennis Petrie

No WP032007, CEPA Working Papers Series from University of Queensland, School of Economics

Abstract: This paper develops a method to conduct non-hierarchical bivariate decomposition of Theil indexes. The method has the merits that, first, it treats all variates symmetrically and therefore facilitates the comparison of inequalities associated with different variates; and, second, it highlights the interaction between variates in the creation of inequality. The method is applied to measure gender and ethnic income inequality in Australia.

Date: 2007
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Journal Article: Non-Hierarchical Bivariate Decomposition of Theil Indexes (2009)
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