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

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  • Paul Makdissi

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    (Department of Economics, University of Ottawa)

  • Stephane Mussard

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    (Lameta-Cnrs Université de Montpellier I. Address: Lameta-Cnrs, Université Montpellier I, GREDI-Universite de Sherbrooke)

Abstract

In this paper, we investigate a dual class of bi-polarization indices, namely rank-dependent bi-polarization 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 bi-polarization-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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Length: 20 pages
Date of creation: 06 Jan 2010
Handle: RePEc:shr:wpaper:10-01
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Keywords: Bi-polarization; Stochastic Dominance; Tax Reform;

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  1. Mickaël Beaud & Thierry Blayac & Patrice Bougette & Soufiane Khoudmi & Philippe Mahenc & Stéphane Mussard, 2013. "Estimation du coût d'opportunité des fonds publics pour l'économie française," Working Papers halshs-01077141, HAL.

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