Can a single indicator measure both attainment and shortfall inequality?

B-Tier
Journal: Journal of Health Economics
Year: 2009
Volume: 28
Issue: 4
Pages: 885-893

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Abstract

When a distribution can be described either in terms of attainment or in terms of shortfall, the classical inequality measures appear to be one-sided. I show that it is possible to find indicators which simultaneously measure attainment and shortfall inequality. I derive one indicator belonging to the Gini family, and another belonging to Coefficient of Variation family. I also indicate how they are connected to other measures.

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RePEc Handle
repec:eee:jhecon:v:28:y:2009:i:4:p:885-893
Journal Field
Health
Author Count
1
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2026-01-25