Who is Rich in Cameroun?

Chameni Nembua, Célestin and Biloa Essimi, Jean Aristide (2013): Who is Rich in Cameroun?

Abstract

In the following paper, we analyze a new concept in the country: the concept of affluence (richness) line. The construction of this affluence line is primarily based on the egalitarian principle of transfer; which can perhaps be stated as anti-poverty obtained through equity. For the estimation of this line, we used Cameroonian Households surveys (2007).

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• English Title: Who is Rich in Cameroon?
• Language: French
• Keywords: Affluence, Richness, Income distribution, Cameroon
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D3 - Distribution; D - Microeconomics > D3 - Distribution > D31 - Personal Income, Wealth, and Their Distributions

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