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More on the measurement of inequality

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  • A. Atkinson, 2008. "More on the measurement of inequality," The Journal of Economic Inequality, Springer;Society for the Study of Economic Inequality, vol. 6(3), pages 277-283, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jecinq:v:6:y:2008:i:3:p:277-283
    DOI: 10.1007/s10888-007-9075-7
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    3. Atkinson, Anthony B., 1970. "On the measurement of inequality," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 2(3), pages 244-263, September.
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