ISSN:
1432-0479
Keywords:
Keywords and Phrases:Axiomatic approach, Structural difference (similarity) index, Invariance of proportional sub-classification.
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JEL Classification Numbers:C43; C40.
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Economics
Notes:
Summary. In empirical studies concerning comparison of economic structures and/or structural changes of economies, it is quite useful to employ an aggregate index to describe the structural difference (similarity). This paper offers an axiomatic characterization of the measurement of structural difference between economies that leads to some difference (similarity) index which is practically useful in empirical studies.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/PL00004084
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