Abstract
Convergence (or divergence) of interregional income inequalities is usually studied by means of the coefficient of variation between regional incomes per capita, or related inequality measures. In his article ‘Regional Income Inequality and Economic Development’ which appeared in Regional Science and Urban Economics in 1984, Oscar Fisch points out that convergence of regional income per capita does not necessarily mean that the intraregional distribution of income will tend to become the same for all regions. Therefore, he introduces some indicators to measure the extent to which intraregional income distributions deviate from the national income distribution. This paper is addressed to a critical examination of these indicators. Some weaknesses of these indicators are pointed out, and an alternative indicator is proposed.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
