A simple proof of Foster's (1983) characterization of the Theil measure of inequality

We provide a simple proof of Foster's (1983) characterization of the Theil inequality index.

Year of publication:	2013
Authors:	Lasso de la Vega, Casilda ; Volij, Oscar
Published in:	Economic Modelling. - Elsevier, ISSN 0264-9993. - Vol. 35.2013, C, p. 940-943
Publisher:	Elsevier
Subject:	Theil index \| Axiomatic characterization \| Income inequality

Type of publication:	Article
Classification:	D63 - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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