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Can a single indicator measure both attainment and shortfall inequality?
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Abstract
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When a distribution can be described either in terms of attainment or in terms of shortfall, the classical inequality measures appear to be one-sided. I show that it is possible to find indicators which simultaneously measure attainment and shortfall inequality. I derive one indicator belonging to the Gini family, and another belonging to Coefficient of Variation family. I also indicate how they are connected to other measures. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Journal of health economics. - Amsterdam, 1982, currens
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Publication
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Amsterdam
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2009
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ISSN
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0167-6296
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1879-1646
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DOI
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10.1016/J.JHEALECO.2009.03.005
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Volume/pages
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28
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(2009)
, p. 885-893
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ISI
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000271042200011
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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