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This paper explains how to build Lorenz Curves for income distributions and discusses their use for inequality … and draw Lorenz Curves. A discussion on the use of Lorenz Curves to represent inequality is also provided. It highlights …
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This paper illustrates how Lorenz Curves can be used to identify the best income distribution on social welfare grounds, within a set of alternative income distributions generated by different policy options. After highlighting some drawbacks of using specific functional forms of the Social...
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This paper illustrates how Crossing Generalised Lorenz (GL) curves can be used to identify the best income distribution on social welfare grounds within a set of alternative income distributions generated by different policy options. It starts by illustrating two alternative income distributions...
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The financial crisis of 2007 clearly demonstrated the declining economic and political hegemony of the European social model. Austerity measures, rationalization, and cuts in all areas of society and the state were encouraged by the EU directorates. These measures have weakened social cohesion...
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This research employs the Alkire-Foster approach to measure multidimensional poverty between 2012 and 2020 in China …, followed by examining the role of the three-pillar pension system in mitigating household multidimensional poverty. With the … in the multi-pillar pension system on poverty mitigation. The results indicate that more participation in the pension …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015214405
This research employs the Alkire-Foster approach to measure multidimensional poverty between 2012 and 2020 in China …, followed by examining the role of the three-pillar pension system in mitigating household multidimensional poverty. With the … in the multi-pillar pension system on poverty mitigation. The results indicate that more participation in the pension …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015214601
While there are different estimates of poverty in Mexico, there is general agreement that poverty is widespread, and … that the reduction of poverty should be a key area of focus for the new Administration. Beyond lack of income, poverty is a … policies have been implemented in Mexico, as elsewhere, to reduce poverty and improve the well-being of the population. This …
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social deficiencies explain the degree of multidimensional poverty suffered by the population in rural and urban areas. It is …
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social deficiencies explain the degree of multidimensional poverty suffered by the population in rural and urban areas. It is …
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The European Union coordinates and encourages Member State actions to combat poverty, and to reform their social … in poverty reduction than others. What can explain these variations in effectiveness? This paper analyzes the … effectiveness of social transfers in alleviating poverty. We focus on EU15 countries, but also include other OECD countries in our …
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