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Working Paper 2007-70 Abstract This paper proposes a partial equality-of-opportunity ordering based on the inequality-of-opportunity curve, a mechanism that gives

Working Paper 2007-69 Abstract An income inequality measure satisfies the Pigou-Dalton transfer principle if progressive transfers decrease income inequality. When

Working Paper 2007-68 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of several intermediate inequality

Working Paper 2007-67 Abstract The evolution of Gini coefficient for personal incomes in the USA between 1947 and 2005 is

Working Paper 2007-64 Abstract This paper explores the determinants of individual well-being as measured by self-reported Authors: . Keywords: Interdependent

Working Paper 2007-63 Abstract Authors: . Keywords: Income distribution; Intermediate inequality indices; Unit-consistency; Ray-invariance. JEL: D63. Download Working Paper 63

Working Paper 2007-62 Abstract Authors: David de la Croix, Axel Gosseries. Keywords: Tradable permits, Population control, Pronatalist policy, Income inequality,

Working Paper 2007-61 Abstract Authors: David de la Croix, Clara Delavallade. Keywords: Public investment, optimal growth, corruption, political power. JEL:

Working Paper 2007-60 Abstract The governments of nearly all countries are major providers of primary and secondary education to its

Working Paper 2007-59 Abstract This paper analyses the duration of child poverty in Germany. In our sample, we observe Authors:

Working Paper 2007-58 Abstract The German schooling system selects children into different secondary school tracks already at a very early