JOURNAL ARTICLE

Economic Inequality and Poverty.

  • Published In: Economic Record, 2025, v. 101, n. 334. P. 394 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wilkins, Roger 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a book that serves as a guide for applied researchers studying income inequality and poverty, highlighting its focus on the 'size distribution' of income while excluding wealth inequality. The authors present foundational concepts and measures, including the Lorenz curve and the Gini coefficient, and explore poverty measurement, tax policy impacts, and the relationship between economic growth and poverty. However, the book is critiqued for its lack of coverage on recent developments in the field, such as income measurement dynamics and intergenerational mobility, which limits its utility as a comprehensive resource for researchers. Despite these omissions, the book is noted for its valuable catalog of important concepts and measures in the study of inequality and poverty. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Economic Record. 2025/09, Vol. 101, Issue 334, p394
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0013-0249
  • DOI:10.1111/1475-4932.12865
  • Accession Number:188365675
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