1 The effect of using group data on the estimation of the Gini income elasticity

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  • Quentin Wodon
  • Shlomo Yitzhaki
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The use of grouped data results in a downward bias in estimates of inequality because grouping omits intra-group inequality. This note shows that using grouped data may not lead to similar difficulties when estimating statistics such as the Gini income elasticity, which provides information on the impact on inequality of a marginal change in an income source, tax, or transfer.

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تاریخ انتشار 2001