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Static and dynamic indices of income inequality. Provisional draft

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  • Adelman I.
  • Whittle P.

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Draft working paper on the measurement of income distribution inequalities in the UK and the USA - presents the theoretical framework for evaluation of static and dynamic indices of income inequalities, based on the distribution of income by size and social mobility. References and statistical tables.

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  • Adelman I. & Whittle P., 1979. "Static and dynamic indices of income inequality. Provisional draft," ILO Working Papers 991845003402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:991845003402676
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