Measuring Inequality: Understanding the Lorenz Curve and Gini Index
Автор: Macro Economics with Michael.
Загружено: 2026-01-14
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How do economists actually measure the gap between the rich and the poor? In this deep dive, we move beyond anecdotal evidence and political debate to explore the concrete tools used to quantify income inequality.
What you’ll learn in this video:
The Lorenz Curve: A visual snapshot of income distribution compared to the "Line of Absolute Equality."
The Gini Index: How a single number between 0 and 1 can tell us the health of an economy.
Policy Impact: Why fixed-sum grants and progressive taxes reduce inequality, while proportional taxes leave the ratio unchanged.
The Mathematical Baseline: Understanding the "5,000 unit" triangle and how it forms the basis of economic scoring.
Whether you're interested in tax reform, social justice, or economic data, this guide breaks down the essential instruments that shape modern economic policy.
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