An even higher global inequality than previously thought

Global inequality between world citizens, using the new PPP data (just published as part of the 2005 ICP), is estimated to be about 70 Gini points. This is some 4-5 Gini points higher than previously thought. The increases are even greater if one uses the Theil index.

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Year of publication:	2007-12
Authors:	Milanovic, Branko
Institutions:	Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Subject:	Global inequality \| PPPs

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	MPRA Paper.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Classification:	D31 - Personal Income, Wealth and Their Distributions ; I3 - Welfare and Poverty
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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