changes at the extremes of the distribution might obscure inequality's actual dimension, and thereby help perpetuate it. To … avoid this, the present paper discusses a complementary indicator for the measurement of inequality: the ratio of the income …

Just as the Gini inequality index captures people's relative deprivation [Yitzhaki (1979)], so, we show in this paper … (1980) and Yitzhaki (1983). Through "leaky bucket" experiments, we also suggest how we can parameterise the inequality …

Just as the Gini inequality index captures people's relative deprivation [Yitzhaki (1979)], so, we show in this paper … (1980) and Yitzhaki (1983). Through "leaky bucket" experiments, we also suggest how we can parameterise the inequality …

Index of refraction is found to be a good measure of economic inequality within the Lorenz curve framework. It has …. While an index value of less than 1.00 represents an ‘anomalous refraction' in optics, such a condition of inequality …

This paper aims at measuring and analysing for the first time inequality in the distribution of expenditures among … decomposition of the Gini index through Shapley's approach, within-group inequality is greater than between-group inequality. These …

multidimensional deprivation using the MDI is that this index is sensitive to inequality and can be fully broken down by deprivation …

utilitarian social welfare function yields a simple welfare measure which comprises both GDP and income inequality as measured by …

Although it is not a new phenomenon, in recent years inequality has moved to the top of the political agenda given the … concern that will result in political instability and social resentment. Persistence in inequality can further undermine …. The persistent nature of inequality stands as one of the most serious challenges for the global economy. This paper …

Although it is not a new phenomenon, in recent years inequality has moved to the top of the political agenda given the … concern that will result in political instability and social resentment. Persistence in inequality can further undermine …. The persistent nature of inequality stands as one of the most serious challenges for the global economy. This paper …