Measuring discrimination using principles of stochastic dominance

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of Economic Theory
Year: 2017
Volume: 167
Issue: C
Pages: 39-52

Score contribution per author:

2.011 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

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Abstract

This note develops a new approach to measuring discrimination. A partial ordering of discrimination patterns is proposed that is consistent with the properties of second-degree stochastic dominance (SSD), which are related to changes in the distributions of either the reference (advantaged) or comparison (disadvantaged) group, while keeping the other group's distribution unchanged. Furthermore, a corresponding summary index is derived. This index provides a complete ordering to rank discrimination patterns and also satisfies the principles of SSD.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:jetheo:v:167:y:2017:i:c:p:39-52
Journal Field
Theory
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-02-02