What income inequality measures can (and cannot) tell us

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Abstract: In recent decades, income inequality has increased. But this doesn't mean that those with lower incomes are relatively worse off.

Keywords: Income distribution; Labor market;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Part of Series: Richmond Fed Economic Brief

Publication Date: 2008

Issue: Nov

Order Number: 08-02