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A Regression-based Method for Estimating Generalised Entropy and Atkinson Inequality Indices and their Standard Errors

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  • Shankar Sriram

    (Department of Economics, Monash University, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Malaysia)

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In this paper we show that a regression-based approach can be used to estimate generalised entropy and Atkinson inequality indices and their associated standard errors. The applicability of this approach is demonstrated using the health expenditure data from the United States (US) medical expenditure panel survey (MEPS).

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  • Shankar Sriram, 2025. "A Regression-based Method for Estimating Generalised Entropy and Atkinson Inequality Indices and their Standard Errors," Studies in Nonlinear Dynamics & Econometrics, De Gruyter, vol. 29(3), pages 317-322.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:sndecm:v:29:y:2025:i:3:p:317-322:n:1006
    DOI: 10.1515/snde-2024-0021
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    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General
    • D30 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - General
    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
    • I10 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - General

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