The Gini Index: A Lens for Analyzing Inequality in an Interdisciplinary College Classroom

The Gini index is one of the most commonly used indicators of income inequality, and its computation and interpretation require a thorough understanding of various quantitative literacy concepts. In this article, we describe a unit for an interdisciplinary quantitative literacy course at a community...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jared Warner, Vivian Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Numeracy Network 2019-01-01
Series:Numeracy
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Online Access:https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/numeracy/vol12/iss1/art5/