Development Issues No. 2: Inequality Measurement

Development Issues No. 2: Inequality Measurement
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Unit: Development Research Branch (DRB)Theme: Development Strategies and PoliciesSustainable Development Goals: SDG #8: Decent work and economic growth

There are many measures of inequality that, when combined, provide nuance and depth to our understanding of how income is distributed. Choosing which measure to use requires understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each, and how they can complement each other to provide a complete picture.