Economic inequality and poverty : international perspectives / edited by Lars Osberg.
| Other author | Osberg, Lars, 1946- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, ©1991. |
| Description | xiv, 258 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The measurement of income inequality / Stephen Jenkins -- Cross- national comparisons of inequality and poverty position / Timothy M. Smeeding - - Global economic inequality and its trends since 1950 / Albert Berry, François Bourguignon, and Christian Morrisson -- The distribution of household wealth : methodological issues, time trends, and cross-sectional comparisons / Edward N. Wolff -- The definition and measurement of poverty / Aldi J.M. Hagenaars -- Short- and long-term poverty in the United States : measuring the American "underclass" / Patricia Ruggles -- Social security and income redistribution / Paul R. Cullinan -- The impact of government tax and expenditure programs on the distribution of income in the United States / Patricia Ruggles -- Conclusion / Lar Osberg. |
| Local note | Little-297681--305131003829Z |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 90031795 |
| ISBN | 0873325281 : |
| ISBN | 0873325400 (pbk.) : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HC110.I5 E27 1991 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |