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Variation in U.S. State Income Inequality: 1960-1990

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  • William Levernier

    (Department of Finance and Economics Georgia Southern University Statesboro GA 30460-8151 USA)

  • Dan S. Rickman

    (Department of Finance and Economics Georgia Southern University Statesboro GA 30460-8151 USA)

  • Mark D. Partridge

    (Department of Economics St. Cloud State University St. Cloud MN 56301-4498 USA)

Abstract

This study examines regional trends in state income inequality in the United States. Data for the 48 contiguous states are used to estimate separate cross-sectional equations of state income inequality for I960, 1970, 1980, and 1990. Thus, previous cross-sectional studies of state income inequality are updated with the addition of recent census data. Moreover, the model specified includes variables not previously examined, which reduces the possibility of omitted variable bias and provides a richer policy framework. State characteristics are identified that may explain the convergence of state income inequality both during earlier years and in recent years.

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  • William Levernier & Dan S. Rickman & Mark D. Partridge, 1995. "Variation in U.S. State Income Inequality: 1960-1990," International Regional Science Review, , vol. 18(3), pages 355-378, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:inrsre:v:18:y:1995:i:3:p:355-378
    DOI: 10.1177/016001769501800305
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