The Gini coefficient is based on the sum of pairwise income differences, which can be decomposed into separate sums for individuals. Differences with poorer people represent an individual's advantage, while those with richer people constitute deprivation. Weighting deprivation and advantage...

This comprehensive Research Review pinpoints seminal and classic articles that are key in the development of economic analysis of the distribution of wealth. Topics discussed include the measurement of the distribution of wealth and analyses the time trends in wealth concentration and the...