Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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961317 | Journal of Health Economics | 2011 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We explore the properties of rank-dependent inequality indices. ⺠The measurement scale of the health variable turns out to be of crucial importance. ⺠For bounded health variables, absolute and relative inequality need to be redefined. ⺠We develop a matrix that provides guidelines on the usefulness of different indices.
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Authors
Guido Erreygers, Tom Van Ourti,