An elementary characterization of the Gini index

The Gini coefficient or index is perhaps one of the most used indicators of social and economic conditions. In this paper we characterize the Gini index as the unique function that satisfies the properties of scale invariance, symmetry, proportionality and convexity in similar rankings. Furthermore, we discuss a simpler way to compute it.

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Year of publication:	2012-01-31
Authors:	Sanchez-Perez, Joss ; Plata-Perez, Leobardo ; Sanchez-Sanchez, Francisco

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Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Sanchez-Perez, Joss and Plata-Perez, Leobardo and Sanchez-Sanchez, Francisco (2012): An elementary characterization of the Gini index.
Classification:	D63 - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement ; D31 - Personal Income, Wealth and Their Distributions ; I31 - General Welfare; Basic Needs; Quality of Life
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