Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10471408 Social Science & Medicine 2012 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Demonstrates that a measure of income inequality varies systematically across geographic scale in terms of magnitude and precision. ► Shows income inequalities measured at different geographic scales have different interpretations. ► Concludes that a rejection of income inequality hypothesis (IIH) at one level does not negate positive evidence at another level. ► Stresses assessment across a variety of scales is needed to have a comprehensive picture of the IIH in any given study. ► Suggests different mechanisms of IIH exist for different sex groups and health indicators, in addition to geographic scale.
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