Equity

Erscheinungsjahr 2007
ISBN: 978-0-7623-1450-8
Verlag: Jai Press Inc.

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, HC gerader Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 648 g

For equity, societies may wish to eliminate certain forms or manifestations of inequality. Horizontal equity and vertical equity in the income tax are topics which have interested me for some years. Although any shortfall from each of these objectives can be measured in terms of unwanted inequalities, equity per se is a different concept from equality. Equity relates to fairness, justice and other societal norms which give expression to the best aspirations of our collective social conscience. For example, equal access to health care for those in equal need is an accepted norm for horizontal equity in the health field. Vertical equity in this context means treating appropriately differently those who have different needs.

The papers which are ultimately included in this volume are the ones, from among those offered, which survived a rigorous refereeing process. Each has its own take on the concept of equity, and its link with equality.

Research on Economic Inequality e is now available online at ScienceDirect full-text online of volumes 9 onwards.

*Part of the Research on Economic Inequality series
*Provides an international forum for all researchers interested in the study of economic inequality and related fields
*Brings together a diversity of perspectives
*This volume focuses on Equity

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lambert, Peter J.

Bishop, John A.

Amiel, Yoram

Inhaltsverzeichnis

INTRODUCTION
REDISTRIBUTION AND MARGINAL PRODUCTIVITY REWARD
GENERALIZED PROBABILISTIC EGALITARIANISM
INEQUALITY AND INCOME GAPS
HOW PROGRESSIVE IS PROGRESSIVE TAXATION?
INEQUALITY AND THE CHOICE OF THE PERSONAL TAX BASE
POWER WITHIN COUPLES: A MICROSIMULATION APPROACH
PROGRESSIVITY IMPLICATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE FUNDING IN CANADA
THE EVOLUTION OF INEQUITY IN THE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN SPAIN: 1987-2001
AGING AND INTERGENERATIONAL FAIRNESS A CANADIAN ANALYSIS
CHANGING POVERTY OR CHANGING POVERTY AVERSION?
A GENDER-FOCUSED MACRO-MICRO ANALYSIS OF THE POVERTY IMPACTS OF TRADE LIBERALIZATION IN SOUTH AFRICA