The Economic Theory of Income Inequality (The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics series, 279)

The very meaning of economic inequality is fundamental for understanding today's policy debates over issues such as interpreting changes in income inequality over time, across countries, or between groups within a society, as well as determining whether or not society is becoming more polarized with a shrinking middle class. Professor Becker has selected seminal papers covering topics including foundations of income inequality measurement, the social welfare view of inequality and directions for future research on economic inequality. Along with a new and original introduction, this essential single volume is an indispensable tool for scholars and practitioners alike.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0857939084
• ISBN13: 9780857939081
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
• Length: 704 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.5" x 6.8"