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Entropic mobility index as a measure of (in)equality of opportunity

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We propose a normative mobility index for the measurement of opportunity (in)equality by applying quantum entropy to transition matrices.

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  • Matsui, Jun, 2020. "Entropic mobility index as a measure of (in)equality of opportunity," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 194(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:194:y:2020:i:c:s0165176520302597
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2020.109414
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    Keywords

    Mobility; Opportunity; Entropy;
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    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement

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