What income inequality measures can (and cannot) tell us

Leonardo Martinez and Stephen Slivinski

Richmond Fed Economic Brief, 2008, issue Nov, No 08-02

Abstract: In recent decades, income inequality has increased. But this doesn't mean that those with lower incomes are relatively worse off.

Keywords: Income distribution; Labor market (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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