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Subject: Gini coefficient -- does it use an inequality-aversion parameter (like Atkinson)
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Asked by: tmurphy-ga
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Posted: 20 Jun 2006 11:35 PDT
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Question ID: 739718

It is well known that the Atkinson index uses an inequality-aversion
paramater (e).  I've been told that the Gini index does as well.
Moreover, I've been told that the Standardized Gini is that Gini which
sets e=1. Is it true the the Gini index uses an inequality-aversion
parameter? And is it true that this is equal to 1? I'll need to be
directed to peer-reviewed literature. Thank you very much.

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