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Measurement of inequality

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  • Cowell, Frank

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The analysis of inequality is placed in the context of recent developments in economics and statistics. Prepared for Handbook of Income Distribution, edited by A B Atkinson and F Bourguignon.

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  • Cowell, Frank, 1998. "Measurement of inequality," LSE Research Online Documents on Economics 2084, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library.
    • Handle: RePEc:ehl:lserod:2084
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    Keywords

    Inequality; social welfare; income distribution;
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    JEL classification:

    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General
    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement

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