Deprivation, Inequality and Polarization
Essays in Honour of Satya Ranjan Chakravarty
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This book offers a collection of original, state-of-the-art essays addressing various aspects of the economic analysis of inequality, deprivation, poverty measurement and social polarization, at both the theoretical and empirical level. Written by leading authorities in the fields of distributional analysis and normative economics, the respective chapters present detailed overviews of cutting-edge literature, as well as stand-alone research. Compiled as a tribute to Satya Ranjan Chakravarty’s lifetime contributions in the fields of normative economics and distributional analysis, it represents an indispensable resource for researchers, policymakers and doctoral students working on issues pertaining to income/wealth distribution, social inclusion and poverty reduction.
This book offers a collection of original, state-of-the-art essays addressing various aspects of the economic analysis of inequality, deprivation, poverty measurement and social polarization, at both the theoretical and empirical level. Written by leading authorities in the fields of distributional analysis and normative economics, the respective chapters present detailed overviews of cutting-edge literature, as well as stand-alone research. Compiled as a tribute to Satya Ranjan Chakravarty’s lifetime contributions in the fields of normative economics and distributional analysis, it represents an indispensable resource for researchers, policymakers and doctoral students working on issues pertaining to income/wealth distribution, social inclusion and poverty reduction.
Includes original contributions by leading global experts in the field Presents theoretical and empirical analyses of unidimensional and multidimensional measures of inequality, deprivation and polarization Describes global sweep and policy relevance
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“This volume is rich in content. Each chapter combines analytical rigour with a solid methodological contribution that has potential for wide-ranging policy applications. It captures very well the spirit and nature … . The editors should be complimented … for ensuring a volume with high-quality contributions that is a fitting tribute to Satya Chakravarty. This book is a necessary resource that should be available to all advanced undergraduate, postgraduate and research students.” (Ranjan Ray, Economic Record, Vol. 95 (311), December, 2019)
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