We show how classic source-decomposition and subgroup-decomposition methods can be reconciled with regression methodology used in recent literature. We also highlight some pitfalls that arise from uncritical use of the regression approach. Examples are provided using the LIS database

Approaches to measuring health inequalities are often problematic in that they use methods that are inappropriate for categorical data. The approach here focuses on "pure" or univariate health inequality (rather than income-related or bivariate health inequality) and is based on a concept of...

Although measures of sensitivity to inequality are important in judging the welfare effects of health-care programmes, it is far from straightforward how to elicit them and apply them in health-care decision making. This paper provides an overview of the literature on the measurement of...