This paper presents findings on the changing effectiveness of cash transfers and income taxes on inequality and poverty … relationship between the concentration of cash transfers net of direct taxes and their effectiveness in terms of reducing poverty … and inequality. The strength of the relationship varies between countries and in some cases between the all age and the …

This paper examines the sensitivity of inequality and poverty measures to the choice of adult equivalence scales and … scales, for New Zealand, Australia, the UK and the OECD are examined. The implications of varying the poverty line are also …

This paper presents findings on the changing effectiveness of cash transfers and income taxes on inequality and poverty … relationship between the concentration of cash transfers net of direct taxes and their effectiveness in terms of reducing poverty … and inequality. The strength of the relationship varies between countries and in some cases between the all age and the …

increase the basic allowance would somewhat reduce inequality and improve vertical inequity in taxation. On the other hand, in … effects (in either cases) on poverty reduction will be achieved. …

in poverty and income inequality, up to 2010 or 2011 in most countries. We provide measures of the levels and trends in … each of these areas, as well as an integrated discussion of empirical choices made in the measurement of poverty, overall … income inequality, and inequality among those with top incomes. …

This paper examines the sensitivity of inequality and poverty measures to the adult equivalence scale and the unit of …

This paper explains how to build Lorenz Curves for income distributions and discusses their use for inequality … and draw Lorenz Curves. A discussion on the use of Lorenz Curves to represent inequality is also provided. It highlights …