Essays about: "GINI-index"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 23 essays containing the word GINI-index.

  1. 11. Wealth Inequality : Analysis based on 21 EU countries

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Mengying Man; Meixuan Ren; [2019]
    Keywords : Wealth Inequality; Gini Index; Housing Price Index; Minimum Wage; Inflation Rate;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to examine how wealth inequality alters when macroeconomic factors such as housing price index, inflation rate, and minimum wage change. In the theoretical part, the potential connection between some macroeconomic factors and wealth inequality is described through the link of the Lorenz Curve and Pareto distribution. READ MORE

  3. 12. Evaluation of a Radiomics Model for Classification of Lung Nodules

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Parastu Rahgozar; [2019]
    Keywords : Lung Nodule; Radiomics; Tumor Classification;

    Abstract : Lung cancer has been a major cause of death among types of cancers in the world. In the early stages, lung nodules can be detected by the aid of imaging modalities such as Computed Tomography (CT). In this stage, radiologists look for irregular rounded-shaped nodules in the lung which are normally less than 3 centimeters in diameter. READ MORE

  4. 13. Income Inequality and Economic Growth : What relation does regional income inequality have with local economic growth in US Metropolitan Areas?

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Barbara Kandek; Veronika Kajling; [2017]
    Keywords : income inequality; economic growth; regional economics; gini index; united states;

    Abstract : Income inequality has been widely debated since the beginning of economic development. This topic is especially present in today’s economic world as the gap between the poor and rich only seem to widen, even in developed nations. READ MORE

  5. 14. The relationship between innovation and inequality - The case of Brazil in the last decade

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Tiago Novo Duarte; [2017]
    Keywords : innovation; inequality; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This work aims to explore the relationship between innovation and inequality, specificly in Brazil in the last decade. Innovation in one hand t is an unquestioned driver of growth, while inequality in the other is a major economic problem, one that arguably hinders growth. READ MORE

  6. 15. Income Inequality and Population Health: Regional Differences and New Evidence

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Henrik Lindblad; [2016-09-09]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This paper analyzes the link between income inequality and the health of the population. To do so I use both a cross-sectional and panel data econometric approach to look at the impact from income inequality, both globally as well as separated by region and income group as defined by the World Bank. READ MORE