An even higher global inequality than previously thought

Milanovic, Branko (2007): An even higher global inequality than previously thought.

Abstract

Global inequality between world citizens, using the new PPP data (just published as part of the 2005 ICP), is estimated to be about 70 Gini points. This is some 4-5 Gini points higher than previously thought. The increases are even greater if one uses the Theil index.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Global inequality, PPPs
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D3 - Distribution > D31 - Personal Income, Wealth, and Their Distributions; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I3 - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty

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