Inequalities and Their Measurement

Almas Heshmati ()

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Abstract: This paper is a review of the recent advances in the measurement of inequality. Inequality can have several dimensions. Economists are mostly concerned with the income and consumption dimensions of inequality. Several inequality indices including the most widely used index of inequality namely the Gini coefficient is discussed. Non-income inequality includes inequality in skills, education, opportunities, happiness, health, wealth, and others. The direct and indirect effects of inequality in non-income factors on earnings and health are discussed.

Keywords: income inequality; inequality indices; income distribution; wealth; measurement of inequality; non-income inequality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015-08
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Working Paper: Inequalities and Their Measurement (2004)
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