Modelling Income Distribution in Spain: A Robust Parametric Approach

Posted: 21 Feb 2008

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Mercedes Prieto Alaiz

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Maria-Pia Victoria-Feser

University of Geneva - HEC

Date Written: June 1996

Abstract

This paper presents a robust estimation of two income distribution models using Spanish data for the period 1990-91 under three different concepts of income. The effect on the estimates of the Theil index due to the choice of the definition of income and of the estimation method is also analysed.

Suggested Citation

Alaiz, Mercedes Prieto and Victoria-Feser, Maria-Pia, Modelling Income Distribution in Spain: A Robust Parametric Approach (June 1996). LSE STICERD Research Paper No. 20, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1094765

Mercedes Prieto Alaiz (Contact Author)

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Maria-Pia Victoria-Feser

University of Geneva - HEC ( email )

40 Boulevard du Pont d'Arve
Geneva 4, Geneva 1211
Switzerland

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