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A note on the calculation and interpretation of the Gini index

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ID19602811
AuthorsRobert I Lerman (Brandeis University), Shlomo Yitzhaki
Year1984
Volume15
Issue3-4
Pages363-368
Publication date1984-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEconomics Letters (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0165-1765 • E-ISSN: 1873-7374
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/0165-1765(84)90126-5
OpenAlexW2032378334
LanguageEN
Citations received66
References cited10

Covariance · Econometrics · Economic inequality · Economics · Gini coefficient · Inequality · Mathematical analysis · Statistics · Computer Science · Economic theories and models · Economic Theory and Policy · Income, Poverty, and Inequality · Mathematics

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Unique citing works66
Citations per year1,65
Citation span1986 - 2026 (41)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 64

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