Estimating Lorenz and concentration curves in Stata
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Stata; Lorenz curve; concentration curve; inequality; income distribution; wealth distribution; graphics; survey estimation;All these keywords.
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- C87 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Econometric Software
- D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution
- D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
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