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. 2009 Jul;28(4):885-93.
doi: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2009.03.005. Epub 2009 Apr 5.

Can a single indicator measure both attainment and shortfall inequality?

Guido Erreygers  1
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Can a single indicator measure both attainment and shortfall inequality?

Guido Erreygers. J Health Econ. 2009 Jul.

Abstract

When a distribution can be described either in terms of attainment or in terms of shortfall, the classical inequality measures appear to be one-sided. I show that it is possible to find indicators which simultaneously measure attainment and shortfall inequality. I derive one indicator belonging to the Gini family, and another belonging to Coefficient of Variation family. I also indicate how they are connected to other measures.

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