Non-Hierarchical Bivariate Decomposition of Theil Indexes

This paper develops a method to conduct non-hierarchical bivariate decomposition of Theil indexes. The method has the merits that, first, it treats all variates symmetrically and therefore facilitates the comparison of inequalities associated with different variates and, second, it highlights the interaction between variates in the creation of inequality. The method is applied to measure gender and ethnic income inequality in Australia.

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Year of publication:	2009
Authors:	Tang, Kam Ki ; Petrie, Dennis
Published in:	Economics Bulletin. - AccessEcon, ISSN 1545-2921. - Vol. 29.2009, 2, p. 918-927
Publisher:	AccessEcon

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Extent:	application/pdf
Type of publication:	Article
Language:	English
Classification:	D3 - Distribution ; D6 - Welfare Economics
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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