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Description for Equity
Hardcover. Focusing on Equity, this volume provides an international forum for researchers interested in the study of economic inequality and related fields. Editor(s): Lambert, Peter J. Series: Research on Economic Inequality. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 612.
For equity, societies may wish to eliminate certain forms or manifestations of inequality. Horizontal equity and vertical equity in the income tax are topics which have interested me for some years. Although any shortfall from each of these objectives can be measured in terms of unwanted inequalities, equity per se is a different concept from equality. Equity relates to fairness, justice and other societal norms which give expression to the best aspirations of our collective social conscience. For example, equal access to health care for those in equal need is an accepted norm for horizontal equity in the health field. ... Read more
For equity, societies may wish to eliminate certain forms or manifestations of inequality. Horizontal equity and vertical equity in the income tax are topics which have interested me for some years. Although any shortfall from each of these objectives can be measured in terms of unwanted inequalities, equity per se is a different concept from equality. Equity relates to fairness, justice and other societal norms which give expression to the best aspirations of our collective social conscience. For example, equal access to health care for those in equal need is an accepted norm for horizontal equity in the health field. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Series
Research on Economic Inequality
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780762314508
SKU
V9780762314508
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Ref
99-15
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