A comparison of inequality measurement techniques

Nicholas Rohde
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Nicholas Rohde: School of Economics, The University of Queensland, https://economics.uq.edu.au

No 377, Discussion Papers Series from University of Queensland, School of Economics

Abstract: There are numerous statistical techniques designed for the measurement of inequality. Each individual index has a unique set of properties which can make the choice of an appropriate measure difficult. This paper reviews the desirable properties for inequality indices to exhibit and proposes an additional characteristic that an effective measure may satisfy. Existing inequality measures are assessed against these criteria and a new technique that satisfies all desirable properties is proposed. An empirical demonstration of the proposed measure is provided.

Date: 2008
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