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Are Equity and Inequality Incompatible? A graphical response

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  • António Bento Caleiro

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It is generally assumed that equity and inequality evolve in different directions. This assumption is the target of analysis in this short-paper, for this considering the particular case of two agents (e.g., landowners), which allows a graphical approach to the subject.

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  • António Bento Caleiro, 2016. "Are Equity and Inequality Incompatible? A graphical response," International Journal of Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, International Journal of Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, vol. 6(4), pages 1244-1244.
    • Handle: RePEc:ers:ijfirm:v:6:y:2016:i:4:p:1244
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    1. Gertrudes Saúde Guerreiro & António Bento Caleiro, 2016. "Rawlsian Land Reform with Human Capital An empirical investigation taking into account the gender," International Journal of Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, International Journal of Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, vol. 6(4), pages 1247-1247.

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