Cowell, Frank 
ORCID: 0000-0002-3778-2152
(2008)
Modelling Lorenz curves: robust and semi-parametric issues.
In: Chotikapanich, Duangkamon, (ed.)
Modeling Income Distributions and Lorenz Curves.
Economic studies in inequality, social exclusion and well-being (5).
Springer Berlin / Heidelberg, New York, USA, pp. 241-245.
ISBN 9780387727561
Abstract
The parameterization of income distributions and Lorenz Curves is a useful approach for representing how income is distributed within a given population. It provides a way of describing how the data are generated, why the level of inequality is what it is, and what happens to the poorer sections of the population. This book brings together classic papers in the field, including Camilo Dagum’s most influential contribution, survey papers outlining the state-of-the-art of the field, and cutting-edge research contributions. While providing a thorough overview of the methodology of income distribution modeling, the book emphasizes its relevance on development economics and its importance for policy makers who design and assess poverty alleviation and income redistribution policies.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Official URL: | http://www.springer.com |
| Additional Information: | © 2008 Springer |
| Divisions: | Economics STICERD Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory |
| JEL classification: | C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C1 - Econometric and Statistical Methods: General C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C1 - Econometric and Statistical Methods: General > C13 - Estimation D - Microeconomics > D6 - Welfare Economics D - Microeconomics > D6 - Welfare Economics > D63 - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement |
| Date Deposited: | 03 May 2011 09:41 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Oct 2024 03:57 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/35775 |
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