The Economics of InequalityIntroductory textbook on the economic theory of income distribution - discusses income and wage differentials associated with such factors as intelligence quotient, educational level, power elites, etc.; covers economic policy and social security; measures poverty, the international distribution of capital, etc. Bibliography and statistical tables. |
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Introduction | 1 |
An overall view | 10 |
Conceptual problems | 35 |
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20 per cent allowance American Economic Review analysis assets assumptions Atkinson bottom 20 Britain capital gains changes chapter consider decile definition described differentials discussed dispersion distribution of earnings distribution of income distribution of wealth effect employers employment equal estimates evidence example expenditure factor shares figures Gini coefficient groups higher household human capital important Income and Wealth income distribution income tax income units increase inequality inheritance Inland Revenue Kohen labour market less life-cycle lifetime London Lorenz curves measure minimum wage national income negative income tax occupational official pension percentage perfect competition period person population poverty line production rate of exploitation ratio redistribution relative rent Royal Commission savings scheme sector share of profits social security sources statistics Survey Table Taussig theory total income trade unions trend union United Kingdom wealth-holding West Germany workers