Work

One Measure of Segregation*

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: This article considers the problem of deriving a numerical measure of segregation, i.e., a measure of inequality in the distribution of people across groups. It proposes a list of eight desirable properties for a good numerical measure of segregation. These properties yield a class of segregation indexes that are related to generalized entropy indexes of income inequality. Moreover, one and only one index—termed the square root index—satisfies seven of the properties.

Source: International Economic Review

DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2354.2004.00136.x

Author: Robert Hutchens

Institutions: IZA - Institute of Labor Economics, Cornell University, Bard College, New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Levy Economics Institute of Bard College

Language: English

Topic: Income, Poverty, and Inequality

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1984954935

FWCI: 16.47

Cites: 13

Cited by: 202

Related to: 10