A controversial proposal concerning inequality measurement

Menahem E. Yaari

doi:10.1016/0022-0531(88)90010-5

A controversial proposal concerning inequality measurement

Menahem E. Yaari

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An axiom system on a policy maker's preferences is proposed and shown to characterize the class of linear inequality measures. A measure for the policy maker's degree of "equality mindedness" is then developed. The essay concludes with an exploration of the interplay between the policy maker's preferences and the prevailing tax structure. The controversial aspect lies in an attempt to use the tax structure to retrieve the policy maker's preferences through the Principle of Equal Sacrifice.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	381-397
Number of pages	17
Journal	Journal of Economic Theory
Volume	44
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-0531(88)90010-5
State	Published - Apr 1988
Externally published	Yes

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