Description

Book Synopsis
This synthesis of the strands of distributional analysis used in social policy, welfare theory and public finance uses basic constructions from calculus, probability and the economics of consumer behaviour in a mathematical treatment of the distribution and redistribution of income.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and summary
2. The size distribution of income
3. Lorenz curves and welfare comparisons
4. Social welfare and inequality aversion
5. Abbreviated social welfare functions and inequality indices
6. Poverty
7. The income tax
8. A progressive income tax schedule
9. Income tax reform and social welfare
10. Differences in income tax treatment
11. The net fiscal system
Bibliography

The Distribution and Redistribution of Income

    Product form

    £23.10

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Fri 26 Jun 2026.

    A Paperback by Peter Lambert

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Distribution and Redistribution of Income by Peter Lambert

      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: 1/3/2002 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719057328, 978-0719057328
      ISBN10: 0719057329

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This synthesis of the strands of distributional analysis used in social policy, welfare theory and public finance uses basic constructions from calculus, probability and the economics of consumer behaviour in a mathematical treatment of the distribution and redistribution of income.

      Table of Contents

      1. Introduction and summary
      2. The size distribution of income
      3. Lorenz curves and welfare comparisons
      4. Social welfare and inequality aversion
      5. Abbreviated social welfare functions and inequality indices
      6. Poverty
      7. The income tax
      8. A progressive income tax schedule
      9. Income tax reform and social welfare
      10. Differences in income tax treatment
      11. The net fiscal system
      Bibliography

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account