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Rank-Dependent Measures of Bi-Polarization and Marginal Tax Reforms

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  • Paul Makdissi

    (Department of Economics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON)

  • Stéphane Mussard

    (Lameta-Cnrs, Université de Montpellier I, Avenue de la Mer - Site de Richter C.S. 79606, 34960 Montpellier Cedex 2 France)

Abstract

In this paper, we investigate a dual class of bi-polarization indices, namely rank-dependent bipolarization indices. We show that these indices may be characterized with the generalized positional transfer sensitivity property. We find necessary and sufficient conditions in order to identify bipolarization- reducing marginal tax reforms. Precisely, we propose inverse positional dominance criteria based on the comparison of bi-polarization concentration curves. An illustration is presented using the Jordanian Household Expenditure and Income Survey 2002/2003.

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  • Paul Makdissi & Stéphane Mussard, 2010. "Rank-Dependent Measures of Bi-Polarization and Marginal Tax Reforms," Working Papers 1001E, University of Ottawa, Department of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:ott:wpaper:1001e
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    2. Mickael Beaud & Thierry Blayac & Patrice Bougette & Soufiane Khoudmi & Philippe Mahenc & Stéphane Mussard, 2013. "Estimation du coût d'opportunité des fonds publics pour l'économie française," Studies and Syntheses 14-01, LAMETA, Universtiy of Montpellier, revised Oct 2014.

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    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
    • H20 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - General

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