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On measuring group-differentials displayed by socio-economic indicators: An Extension

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  • Srijit Mishra

    (Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research)

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In a recent paper, Mishra and Subramanian (2006) propose a measure to explain group-differential which is sensitive to levels in the sense that a given hiatus at lower levels of failure (or higher levels of attainment) is considered worse off. This paper critically evaluates their method - refines their two axioms, adds an additional axiom of normalization and proposes an alternative which is more general. It proposes to reduce subjectivity when there is lower hiatus at lower levels of failure and also addresses scenarios when rank ordering of sub-groups will be reversed. Empirical illustration with infant mortality rate data for selected Indian states is also provided.

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  • Srijit Mishra, 2006. "On measuring group-differentials displayed by socio-economic indicators: An Extension," Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai Working Papers 2006-005, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, India.
    • Handle: RePEc:ind:igiwpp:2006-005
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    1. Srijit Mishra, 2008. "On measuring group-differentials displayed by socio-economic indicators: an extension," Applied Economics Letters, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(12), pages 935-938.
    2. William Joe & Udaya S Mishra, 2015. "On Reckoning Level Differentials in the Measurement of Progress: An Illustration in the Context of Deliveries Assisted by Skilled Health Personnel," Working Papers id:7306, eSocialSciences.
    3. Hippu Salk Kristle Nathan & Srijit Mishra, 2012. "Group differential for attainment and failure," Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai Working Papers 2012-026, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, India.
    4. Udaya S. Mishra, 2016. "Measuring Progress Towards MDGs in Child Health: Should Base Line Sensitivity and Inequity Matter?," Working Papers id:10705, eSocialSciences.
    5. Srijit Mishra & Hippu Slak Kristle Nathan, 2013. "Measuring human development index: The old, the new and the elegant," Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai Working Papers 2013-020, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, India.
    6. Baruah, Joydeep, 2012. "Inclusive Growth under India's Neo-liberal Regime: Towards an Exposition," MPRA Paper 47248, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    7. Sreenivasan Subramanian, 2011. "Inter-group Disparities in the Distributional Analysis of Human Development: Concepts, Measurement, and Illustrative Applications," The Review of Black Political Economy, Springer;National Economic Association, vol. 38(1), pages 27-52, March.
    8. Rudra Narayan Mishra, 2009. "Nutritional Deprivation Among Indian Pre-School Children: Does Rural-Urban Disparity Matter ?," Working Papers id:1918, eSocialSciences.
    9. Mishra, Udaya S., 2016. "Measuring progress towards MDGs in child health: Should base level sensitivity and inequity matter?," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 58(C), pages 70-81.
    10. William Joe & Suresh Sharma & Jyotsna Sharma & Y Manasa Shanta & Mala Ramanathan & Udaya Shankar Mishra & B Subha Sri, 2015. "Maternal Mortality in India: A Review of Trends and Patterns," Working Papers id:7568, eSocialSciences.
    11. Hippu Salk Kristle Nathan & Srijit Mishra, 2008. "On Measuring Group Differential - Some Further Results," Development Economics Working Papers 22343, East Asian Bureau of Economic Research.

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    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement

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