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On multidimensional inequality with variable distribution mean

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We compare inequality of alternative populations of individuals who differ in many characteristics besides income. To do so, we introduce a new criterion for ranking multivariate distributions with different means of marginals (hereafter marginal means) and show that some conditions, relevant in the analysis of multidimensional inequality, are equivalent to the ordering we propose.

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  • Savaglio, Ernesto, 2011. "On multidimensional inequality with variable distribution mean," Journal of Mathematical Economics, Elsevier, vol. 47(4-5), pages 453-461.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:mateco:v:47:y:2011:i:4:p:453-461
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jmateco.2011.05.004
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    Keywords

    Multidimensional inequality; Hardy–Littlewood–Pólya theorem; Price-majorization;
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    JEL classification:

    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution
    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement

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