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> In economics, the Gini coefficient is a measure of statistical dispersion intended to represent the income inequality or wealth inequality within a nation or
by kortex 6y ago
> In economics, the Gini coefficient is a measure of statistical dispersion intended to represent the income inequality or wealth inequality within a nation or any other group of people.
I'm guessing this is their metric.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gini_coefficient https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gini_coefficient
- jstanley 6y agoYou can fix all wealth and income inequality with a simple 100% tax on everything, but that doesn't make it fair.
- LatteLazy 6y agoGini just measures inequality doesn't it? So a perfect Gini coefficient would be quickly achieved with a 100% tax on all wealth and income. I'm not sure I'd say that was fair or a preferable way to live though...