Income Distribution and Inequality in Germany: Evidence from Panel Data
Posted: 21 Feb 2008
Date Written: March 1996
Abstract
Non-parametric kernel density estimates are employed for an exploratory analysis of the distributional conseuqnces of the German tax-benefit system using GSOEP. The focuses is on the year 1991 and a detailed analysis is provided. Moreover, the anatomy of income inequality is thoroughly examined, and particular attention is given to the issue of statistical significance and rigorous hypohtesis testing.
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Schluter, Christian, Income Distribution and Inequality in Germany: Evidence from Panel Data (March 1996). LSE STICERD Research Paper No. 16, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1094741
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