Exploring the sources of downward bias in measuring inequality of opportunity
"This study analyzes the extent of downward bias in the calculation of inequality of opportunity for continuous outcomes such as income. A typically recognized source of bias is the unobserved circumstances as there is a limited set of variables available in household and labor force surveys. A...
Main Authors: | Lara Ibarra, Gabriel, Martinez Cruz, Adan L. |
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Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
Format: | TEXT |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Washington, DC
2015
World Bank |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19108395124919265779-exploring-the-sources-of-downw.htm |
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