Inequality decompositions: A reconciliation

We show how classic source-decomposition and subgroup-decomposition methods can be reconciled with regression methodology used in the recent literature. We also highlight some pitfalls that arise from uncritical use of the regression approach. The LIS database is used to compare the approaches using an analysis of the changing contributions to inequality in the United States and Finland.

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Year of publication:	2009
Authors:	Cowell, Frank A. ; Fiorio, Carlo V.
Publisher:	Luxembourg : Luxembourg Income Study (LIS)
Subject:	Soziale Ungleichheit \| Messung \| Finnland \| USA \| inequality \| decomposition

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Series:	LIS Working Paper Series ; 512
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	609877488 [GVK] hdl:10419/95455 [Handle]
Classification:	D63 - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
Source:	EconStor

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