Inequality, The Gini Index, Gender Bias and Other Related Issues
Abstract
In this short article I share my perspectives on inequality, including some conceptual and analytical issues, supported by brief examples from the field or country level. The approach followed is therefore three-fold: (i) to offer my perspective(s) on the subject backed-up by secondary evidence; (ii) to share complementary research findings of others; and (iii) to integrate my field research and policy work where appropriate. The Gini index, Piketty’s path-breaking findings, ethnic inequality, gender inequality, related concepts – i.e. structural inequality and the new concept of “access inequality” – and country examples are integrated in this article.
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