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Gini Coefficients for the 2000 Census

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  • Burkey, Mark L.

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This note documents the method for calculating Gini Coefficients in R using 2000 Census data. Many people have use this method for computing Ginis for ZCTA’s for example. You can find these estimates for both the 50 states, as well as all US counties and additional information about Gini coefficients at https://sites.google.com/a/burkeyacademy.com/main/home/gini-coefficients

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  • Burkey, Mark L., 2006. "Gini Coefficients for the 2000 Census," MPRA Paper 57900, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    • Handle: RePEc:pra:mprapa:57900
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    1. Michelle Phillips, 2014. "State involvement in limiting textbook choice by school districts," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 160(1), pages 181-203, July.
    2. Yohannes G. Hailu & Mulugeta S. Kahsai & Tesfa G. Gebremedhin & Randall W. Jackson, 2011. "Is Income Inequality Endogenous In Regional Growth?," Journal of Income Distribution, Ad libros publications inc., vol. 20(3-4), pages 43-56, September.

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    Keywords

    income inequality; Gini coefficient;

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    • C10 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - General
    • I32 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - Measurement and Analysis of Poverty

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