Decomposition of s-concentration curves

Paul Makdissi () and Stéphane Mussard

Canadian Journal of Economics, 2008, vol. 41, issue 4, 1312-1328

Abstract: For any given order of inverse stochastic dominance, standard concentration curves are decomposed into three components, called contribution curves. Those components correspond to within-group inequalities, between-group inequalities, and transvariational inequalities. We prove, for all orders, that contribution curve dominance implies systematically welfare-improving tax reforms and conversely. Accordingly, as welfare expansions may be costly in terms of particular inequalities, we propose targeted fiscal reforms.

JEL-codes: D63 H20 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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